Marketing yourself as an expert realtor is a skill that takes time and practice to perfect. But if you want your house to sell, you need to learn how to market yourself right now. Otherwise, the market will have its way with you! And nothing is stopping you from becoming an expert realtor - even if you're not one today.

The following are key to successfully marketing yourself as an expert realtor

1. Focus on your Sphere of Influence

The first thing you must do before you start marketing yourself as an expert in any area, whether or not you're currently an experienced expert in that same field, is to focus on what makes YOU an expert. Your imagination and experience only limit the areas you can be an expert.

You don't necessarily need more money or other people's approval before becoming an expert at what you do need, however, your passion. A deep love for what you know, love for how you can help others, and love for what you do. This will give the most value when developing your skills in this area.

It will also ensure that they'll last longer than an average job. Everyone you know is in your sphere of influence, not just those in your immediate vicinity. For example, if you were born and raised in Texas but now live in Maryland, you should keep in touch with all of your Texas relatives and friends.

In business, the same is true. So, what are you passionate about? Ask yourself that question and write down those answers in your notebook. Then think about what these fields might be.

For example, I'm very passionate about being a Realtor because the satisfaction I receive whenever I work towards helping someone find their dream home, coupled with my ability to solve problems and make things easier for them, is deeply satisfying.

When I learned all these new skills, I was like a sponge soaking up knowledge and information. One of the many things that surprised me while doing so was how much I'd learned during my entire life. All I needed was the desire and motivation to put into it.

2. Be Consistent with Your Marketing

Another key to successfully marketing yourself is persistence. Market yourself every single day to the public. If you're truly committed to making yourself stand out among the thousands and thousands of realtors who flood the internet every day, be consistent in giving it your best shot.

While persistence is important, there’s a balance that must be struck. Don't try to force yourself to market yourself every single day. Instead, allow yourself the chance to take weekends off, but keep working hard each day. This is where having a plan comes in handy.

Make a list of what you're going to market each day. Write down every contact you've made recently and every article and website you've visited recently. Even if your goals require you to market yourself multiple times per day throughout the week, it still gives you a starting point.

Plus, having a long-term goal forces you to stay consistent, even if it takes several days or a few weeks. How often have we seen individuals who stop trying once they get to their destination? They either stopped too soon when they realized it wasn't as easy as they thought it would be, or they gave up entirely due to discouragement.

Don't let anyone discourage you from reaching your dreams! Persistence and consistency are the keys to success.

3. Leverage Both Free and Paid Marketing

If you want to be successful as an expert in anything, you will have to leverage either free or paid marketing methods. Free marketing methods include social media sites, blogs, networking venues such as meet-ups and conferences, and forums and message boards.

These are great ways to build credibility and create strong ties within your target audience. When you want to take off and become a true expert, you'll want to consider leveraging paid marketing options. Paying for advertising isn't bad, but it does cost money. However, you could easily scale your sales by collaborating with media buying agency.

Many experts choose to use one of the many services available via pay-per-click programs or other forms of pay-for-performance marketing. Others decide to take advantage of the opportunity to sponsor events. Yet, there are plenty of opportunities that don't involve paying money.

Sponsoring local charities, volunteering your time for organizations, joining committees, etc., are excellent places to demonstrate your expertise and connect within the community. Whatever business model works for you, remember that using paid marketing methods and putting in the effort required to drive traffic to your site is essential to building authority.

4. Use Social Media Sites Wisely

Social media has changed everything. Nowadays, nearly 90% of consumers look for products before buying and will research and compare prices before purchasing. And guess what? They're using websites like Twitter, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest to do it.

Why is this important? Because it means that you MUST be present on these sites. Once again, how often do we see individuals who jump right into creating a blog and posting information without thinking about who will ever read it?

We always hear people say things like, "I'm not blogging. I hate writing." Or "Writing a blog seems so work-intensive," and "I'd rather spend my energy doing something else with more immediate results." Those statements sound good in theory, but unfortunately, most of us aren't willing to put the necessary time into our online presence.

Social media sites can help you connect and network with others. It's also an excellent place to promote your brand and share information. But it's important to understand its limits.

While some social media sites offer you the ability to connect and communicate directly with consumers, others won't allow you to do this. The more active and popular the social media site, the easier it can reach potential customers.

For example, if you're considering starting a blog, make sure the site allows you to interact directly with readers. In addition, if you plan to utilize social media as part of an overall strategy, be sure to evaluate whether the site offers analytics tools that allow you to track and analyze your efforts.

Having concrete data helps you gauge the effectiveness of different strategies and gives your insight into where your greatest opportunities lie.

Conclusion

As previously mentioned, you can market yourself through various avenues. But the best way to market yourself is by being truly knowledgeable. When clients call you because they're interested in a property, they'll expect to speak with someone who knows their stuff. That's why you must put in the time to develop yourself into an expert in real estate.
Take the advice from this article, and apply it to your situation. You'll feel much better knowing that you've taken care of one small piece of the puzzle that will ultimately lead to huge success.