How We Increased Lead Volume by 67% and Drove 79% Revenue Growth for a Local Real Estate Agency
At a Glance — Key Outcomes
The agency achieved:
67% increase in high-quality buyer & seller leads
79% revenue growth driven by higher-value listings and faster deal cycles
Major boost in local visibility across Google, Maps, and social media
Consistent pipeline of motivated buyers and sellers in the agency’s core service areas
Why This Case Worked — Quick Takeaways
These strategic levers created the transformation:
Hyper-local targeting that captured homeowners and buyers at peak intent
Conversion-optimized landing pages tailored to buyers, sellers, and valuation inquiries
A blended Google + Meta ads ecosystem that improved both demand capture and demand creation
Automated follow-up sequences that minimized lead drop-off and increased booked appointments
Stronger digital authority through reviews, property showcases, and market updates
The Client
This local real estate agency had strong community roots and a proven track record — but their online presence didn’t reflect their expertise. Despite success with referrals and repeat business, they struggled to maintain consistent lead flow in a market increasingly dominated by online searches and digital-first competitors.
The agency told us:
“We offer exceptional service, but we’re invisible online. We need qualified buyers and sellers — consistently.”
They needed a modern, data-driven digital engine to compete and scale.
The Challenge
Before working with us, the agency’s digital footprint was holding them back:
Low visibility in local search results
Under-optimized Google Ads with broad, low-quality traffic
Website pages lacking conversion structure and trust signals
Difficulty standing out among larger agencies with bigger marketing budgets
Seasonality also created inconsistent months — with some periods of high demand followed by dry spells.
Our Growth Strategy
To reverse this, we built a full-funnel digital strategy designed to capture ready-to-transact
leads and build ongoing authority.
Local Search Optimization
We strengthened their entire local presence by optimizing:
Google Business Profile (photos, posts, services, categories, messaging)
Local map rankings for buyer and seller keywords
Geo-targeted landing pages for each neighborhood and suburb
Review acquisition campaigns prompting satisfied sellers to leave testimonials
This resulted in a 62% increase in map views and 44% more direction requests.
High-Intent Google Search & Display Campaigns
We launched tightly targeted campaigns focusing on motivated buyers and ready-
to-sell homeowners.
High-performing keywords included:
“Top real estate agent near me”
“Sell my house fast [city]”
“Homes for sale in [area]”
“Best estate agency [city]”
Facebook & Instagram Lead Generation Campaigns
We built hyper-local ad campaigns promoting:
New and featured listings
Open house events
Instant home valuation tools
Buyer guides and neighborhood reports
Integrated Meta lead forms allowed prospects to submit details in seconds — especially effective for sellers.
Cold audiences + retargeting produced:
54% lower CPL compared to traditional listing portals
A steady stream of homeowners curious about home valuations
Conversion-Focused Landing Pages
We created specific landing pages for:
Buyer consultations
Seller inquiries
Home valuation
Premium featured listings
Each page included:
Trust badges
Market statistics
Success stories
Social proof &
These improvements increased conversion rates by 46%.
Automated Lead Follow-Up
To ensure no opportunities were missed, we implemented:
Email & SMS automations triggering within 2 minutes of a new inquiry
Pre-screening questionnaires
Calendar booking links for viewings or valuation appointments
A CRM-based pipeline for tracking follow-ups
This immediate follow-up quadrupled appointment bookings and reduced response times from hours to under 10 minutes.
The Results
Our integrated strategy created a dramatic performance shift:
67% Increase in High-Quality Leads
A surge in motivated buyers and serious sellers across all campaigns.
79% Revenue Growth
Driven by:
More listings
Higher-value properties
Faster deal closures
Improved lead-to-appointment rates
Stronger Local Authority
The agency saw:
2.3x more Google searches for their brand
58% increase in social engagement
40% more property valuation tool submissions
They became one of the top 3 most visible agencies in their primary service areas.
Key Takeaways
Hyper-local targeting + fast follow-up is a game-changer for real estate conversions.
Google Search captures high-intent leads, while Meta drives awareness and consistent demand.
Conversion-optimized landing pages drastically improve inquiry quality compared to generic website pages.
Reviews, visual content, and property showcases build trust faster than any sales pitch.
Automation ensures no leads fall through the cracks — essential in a competitive market.

