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Why every real estate agent needs a SWOT analysis (and how ChatGPT can help)

A classic SWOT analysis is still one of the smartest ways to figure out where you standโ€”and where you should head next. With ChatGPT now capable of real-time research, this simple exercise becomes a powerful tool for spotting opportunities, dodging threats, and sharpening your competitive edge (without the overwhelm).

A SWOT analysis may be the tool to help you outmanoeuvre the competition, uncover new opportunities, and address hidden weaknesses.

For real estate agents, a well-crafted SWOT analysis is more than a strategy documentโ€”itโ€™s a map for growth. 

What is a SWOT anyway?

SWOT analysisโ€”Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threatsโ€”is a foundational tool in business when it comes to strategy.

Itโ€™s particularly useful for identifying untapped market segments, ways to build on your strengths, and strategies to navigate a competitive landscape.

Itโ€™s also super useful for doing research on your suppliers, your competitors and other companies you find interestingโ€ฆ (and the prompts I am going to give you today work for any, and all of the above!).

Letโ€™s break SWOT down.

Identifying Unique Strengths

Are you particularly skilled in negotiations? Do you have a deep network in a specific neighbourhood?

Maybe youโ€™ve mastered digital marketing while others are still catching up.

By identifying and leveraging your strengths, you can shape your services to appeal to your ideal client base.

Knowing where you shine also builds confidence, which is a plus when faced with the question, โ€œwhy you?โ€.

Spotting Opportunities to Grow

Opportunities in real estate are often time-sensitive.

Could you reach an underserved market, like first-time homebuyers or retirees looking to downsize?

Or perhaps thereโ€™s a hot new neighbourhood developing nearby.

A SWOT analysis helps you stay attuned to these changes so you can strike when itโ€™s most effective.

Preparing for Threats

Threats are a reality, whether a new competitor moves in, regulations change or there is a change in the environment.

Anticipating these threats early on helps you put proactive strategies in place to minimise their impact.

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This article was originally published on AI Powered Agents.

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Samantha McLean

Samantha McLean is the Co-founder and Managing Editor of Elite Agent, Australia's trusted platform for real estate news, insights, and community connection. With over 20 years in sales and marketing across respected global companies, Samantha brings practical expertise and thoughtful leadership to the industry. Since founding Elite Agent, Samantha has grown the brand from a magazine into a dynamic media hub that includes the Elevate podcast, daily newsletters, and engaging industry events. Her approachable style and genuine curiosity have earned Elite Agent recognition, including multiple Mumbrella awards for excellence. Samantha is passionate about exploring how technology, especially artificial intelligence, can improve productivity and client relationships without losing the essential human touch. She regularly discusses these topics with industry experts on the Elevate podcast. She holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney. Connect with Samantha at Elite Agent or aipoweredagents.com or visit her personal website samanthamclean.com.