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Stop letting social media engagement go to waste

You can post all day, but likes and shares alone will not grow your business. Without a clear way to collect your followers' details, you're missing the real opportunity: building a database you own. The simple fix? Create a valuable lead magnet that turns casual followers into email subscribers โ€“ and with a little AI help, you can set it up quickly.

Picture this: You’ve spent hours crafting the perfect social post about the local property market.

It gets decent engagement, a few likes, maybe some shares.

But then… nothing.

Those interested followers scroll on, never to be seen again.

Many agents I know spend considerable time on social media without a clear path to convert that attention into something more valuable.

They create great content that attracts interest but miss the opportunity to build their email list – which is the only digital marketing asset you can say you own.

There is a way you can convert these fleeting โ€˜moment in timeโ€™ interactions to become part of your overall client nurture plan.

Why This Matters

The average person needs 13+ touchpoints before making a property-related decision. Social media algorithms make consistent visibility nearly impossible.

Email marketing still has the highest ROI of any marketing channel, delivering an industry-leading ROI of approximately $36-40 for every $1 spent – significantly outperforming other channelsโ€ฆ

  • SEO: around $22 for every $1 spent
  • Paid advertising: typically $2-5 for every $1 spent
  • Social media: approximately $1-3 for every $1 spent
  • Event participation (Trade Shows) $1-3 for every $1 spent

Andโ€ฆ if you donโ€™t believe me on that, ask the legend of real estate marketing in Cranbourne, Jo Mooney!

Build a Bridge

The bridge between social media and your database – or email list – is often called a lead magnet, so today we will run with a two-step workflow to create one.

Note that a lead magnet is just a fancy way of saying you give away something for free in exchange for a personโ€™s email address.

This could be anything from an ebook to a calculator, a quiz, a swipe file, an educational email course or many other amazing things. 

How to use it on social

Before:

Social media post: “The market in North Bondi is changing! Contact me to learn more about current opportunities.”

After:

Social media post: “The market in North Bondi is changing! Download my free ‘North Bondi Property Valuation Worksheet’ to estimate your home’s current value before you speak with an agent. Link in bio.”

What you’ll need to create it :

  • Your large language model of choice (eg Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini)
  • A couple of handy prompts

The Workflow:

  • Step 1: Tell ChatGPT or Claude what you need help with
  • Step 2: Train ChatGPT or Claude to create the template for you.

The Prompts:

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*This article was originally published by AI Powered Agents and can be read in full here.

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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.