Facebook ads remains one of the most powerful tools for real estate agents to generate leads and build brand awareness. With billions of active users and advanced targeting capabilities, it’s the perfect platform to connect with potential buyers and sellers. But running effective Facebook ads requires more than just boosting a post. Here’s your step-by-step guide to becoming a master of Facebook ads for real estate.
1. Start With Clear Objectives for your Facebook Ads
Every successful ad campaign begins with a clear goal. Ask yourself:
- What do I want to achieve?
- Generate buyer or seller leads?
- Drive traffic to a listing or landing page?
- Build brand awareness in your local area?
Define your objective before creating your ad. Facebook’s Ads Manager lets you choose goals like lead generation, website traffic, or video views, tailoring the ad’s structure to your needs.
2. Target the Right Audience
One of Facebook’s greatest strengths is its advanced targeting options. I would recommend that you turn OFF Facebooks Advantage Plus audience so you can be more in control of where your Facebook ads go.
Use these to reach your ideal audience:
- Demographics: Target by age, income, and location. For example, focus on homeowners in your service area.
- Interests: Narrow your audience to those interested in topics like “real estate” or “mortgage brokers”
- Custom Audiences: Upload your email list to reconnect with past clients. You can also use data sources like your website audience.
- Lookalike Audiences: Let Facebook find users similar to your existing clients using one of your data sources.
Pro Tip: Start with a broad audience and refine it as you analyze your ad’s performance.
3. Create Ad Creatives
Your ad’s visuals and copy are the first things users notice. Make them count:
- Eye Catching Visuals: Use high-quality images or videos of properties. Lifestyle-focused visuals that show happy families or stunning interiors work well.
- Engaging Headlines: Speak directly to your audience’s needs.
- Example: “Find Your Dream Home in Brisbane Today!”
- Clear Calls to Action: Encourage users to take the next step.
- Example: “Schedule a Viewing” or “Get a Free Home Valuation.”
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4. Use Facebook’s Ad Formats Strategically
Facebook offers various ad formats tailored to different objectives. For real estate, these are particularly effective:
- Carousel Ads: Showcase multiple property images or highlight features like “3 Bed, 2 Bath, Pool.”
- Video Ads: Use virtual tours or testimonials to engage viewers.
- Lead Ads: Collect contact information directly within Facebook.
- Stories Ads: Leverage the vertical format for quick, immersive content.
5. Optimize Your Landing Pages
Driving traffic to a poorly designed landing page is a waste of ad spend. Ensure your landing pages:
- Load quickly and are mobile-friendly.
- Include consistent messaging with your ad.
- Have a clear CTA, such as a contact form or property search tool.
Pro Tip: Use tools like Facebook Pixel to track user actions on your website and retarget them with relevant ads.
6. Set a Realistic Facebook Ads Budget
Budgeting is crucial for maximizing your ad’s ROI. Start with a daily budget you’re comfortable with, I would suggest no less than $20 per day, and scale based on performance.
- Bidding: Use automatic bidding initially to let Facebook optimize for your goals.
- Ad Placement: Focus on Facebook & Instagram feeds and stories for high engagement.
7. Monitor and Refine Your Campaigns
No campaign is perfect from the start. Use Facebook’s analytics to monitor key metrics:
- Click Through Rate: Are users engaging with your ad? This allows you to understand how many users who see your ad are actually engaging and going to the ‘next step’ whether that’s a lead form or heading to your website or inbox.
- Cost Per Lead: Is your campaign cost effective for your budget? This allows you to know how much each lead is costing you.
- Relevance Score: Indicates how well your ad resonates with the audience that you are targeting.
Test different ad creatives, headlines, and targeting strategies to see what works best. In the ‘ad’ level you can add multiple of each to see what works best.
8. Stay Updated on Trends and Features
Facebook’s advertising platform evolves constantly. Keep up with the latest trends by joining Agents Bootcamp. We help agents like you who are struggling with digital marketing. We help you turn around and make social media a lead generating machine for your real estate business.
Running successful Facebook ads for real estate in 2025 requires strategy, creativity, and ongoing refinement. By setting clear objectives, targeting the right audience, and crafting compelling ads, you can turn Facebook into a lead-generating powerhouse. Start today and take your real estate marketing to the next level.