The Power of Instagram Reels for Real Estate Marketing


a photo of a real estate agent showing their instagram reel

Users may make 60-second videos with a choice of effects and music using the Instagram Reels feature. It is comparable to TikTok and other short-form video services, but because it is already included in the Instagram app, users can make and share videos more quickly.

Instagram Reels may be used by real estate agents to advertise their listings and provide relevant content for their followers. Agents may utilize short films to provide a brief tour of a property, highlight its best characteristics, and convey what it may be like to live there. Without having to plan a private tour, it's a terrific way for prospective buyers to get a sense of a property.

Reels may also be utilized to make behind-the-scenes movies that show what it's like to be a real estate agent or to sell a house. Real estate agents could benefit from using this type of content to brand themselves and offer their audience a clearer idea of what they do.

Making a series of videos that focus on particular areas or areas of expertise is an excellent way to use Instagram Reels. You might make a reel highlighting the best eateries, parks, and other local attractions. This will help to foster a sense of neighborhood and offer potential purchasers a better understanding of what life is like there.

The first thing that happens is that once you make a reel, it is added to your profile and shown in the reel section where your followers may view it. Instagram will also suggest your videos to users who follow accounts like yours or who have seen an interest in content similar to yours.

Reels could also be shared on social media or through direct messaging. You might, for instance, post a reel to your Facebook page or embed it on your website (which can also be set up automatically).

Reels may also be posted on Instagram by using the Explore feature. The explore page on Instagram is a feature that aids users in finding fresh material. Your reach and exposure will increase if your reels are chosen for the explore page if people find them to be relevant and interesting

Reels are viewed by a public audience, which is one of the most crucial concepts to comprehend. For example, only your Facebook friends will be able to watch a video that you post directly on Facebook as a non-reel. Also, just a portion of your friend list will see it because of Facebook's algorithm.

Overall, Instagram Reels is a powerful marketing tool for real estate agencies to use. Agents can use short-form videos to display their listings and produce compelling content. Consider using Instagram Reels into your real estate marketing approach if you haven't already and see what a difference it can make.

Michael Fanter