As marketers, this means we’ve got to work hard to capture – and keep – the customer’s attention. Of course, a beautiful website with visually appealing videos, stunning photography and eye-catching amenities can help. But ultimately the goal is to capture the prospect’s contact information.
Email addresses are like currency when it comes to marketing and the earlier you can collect that information, the better. Not only can you and your team follow up and work the lead faster, but if you have an email address, you can instantly drop those prospects into other marketing campaigns, such as retargeting campaigns on Facebook and Instagram or email drip campaigns. That way your community is always top of mind at every step of their search.
Crafting the right marketing message is the secret to getting more prospects to opt in to your marketing list. If the message isn’t compelling, if there isn’t something in it for them, if it creates friction for them in their search process, you’ll immediately lose them. –Kristi Fickert, 30 Lines
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The customer will then receive an email autoresponder with a PDF document of 10 questions the apartment shopper should ask on a tour. This inspires customers to take action because you’re offering something valuable and relevant to them – something that will make their apartment search easier.
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Offer customers the option to learn about fees, rules and lease options. Give them a set time they can ask all the questions they want, as well as the opportunity to log in from their phone or computer.
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This message gives your team the opportunity to deliver an automated email into the prospect’s inbox with their offer, such as a coupon for a local coffee shop or discounted rate on tickets for a local concert venue. Establishing local partnerships is a great way to show off your neighborhood and have a positive impact on surrounding businesses.
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You can also inform the audience that you’ll remind them, so they don’t miss out. An automated email message can be scheduled for 15 minutes before the live video session is expected to begin.
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Joining the list gives customers a sense of exclusivity. Everyone wants to be the first to know when new initiatives are rolling out, and this message caters to that desire.
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This is a great option to consider if your community is still under construction. Take advantage of the initial buzz your property is receiving during development and get apartment shoppers into your marketing channel as early as possible. That way when you’re ready to start pushing more leasing initiatives, you have an audience ready to market to.
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Another message tailored for exclusivity – see a trend! Try creating a sense of ownership amongst the audience early in the process. In this case, it’s a low-risk opportunity for them to receive potentially higher rewards in the exclusive offers available.
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This message creates some flexibility in how your team can respond. You could set up an automated email response that pushes particular floor plans or units that your leasing team is trying to move. Then, you can update that response on a routine basis
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A prime example of a low-cost option with a potential for a significant reward. If just one of those opt-ins signs a lease, it’s worth the initial investment in an inexpensive giveaway.
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The copy and tone of the message you’re trying to display matters. Consider the different feeling this message would give off if it ended with, “Our leasing agent will contact you.” By using the phrase “relocation specialist,” this message connects to the “personalized help” the apartment shopper is seeking at this stage in their search.