Is your current business marketing strategy addressing the opportunities that exist even in the current economic downturn? When was the last time you reviewed your business objectives to insure they are aligned with the current market conditions? The economic impact of the current global recession has consumers curtailing their spending in many areas therefore this dictates a change in our own marketing direction.

Although consumers may be spending less money it is still being spent. It is up to marketers to make the necessary adjustments to determine what consumer are buying and why. Obviously a shift in priorities is at the root of this and this change needs to be identified and addressed. If done properly a more effective and appropriate marketing message can be developed to address the change.

Here are 3 key areas in which attention must be focused to make the changes necessary in order to capitalize on the current economic environment.

Get Inside Customers Head

Are you even marketing the right type of goods or services? We are dealing with more of a ’scarcity’ mindset than an ‘abundance’ mentality and this changes everything!

Current conditions have undoubtedly altered the thinking and priorities of today’s consumers. Re-examine profiles insofar as the needs, desires and problems customer wants to solve.

Priorities have changed, sometimes dramatically for many and as a result there has been a shift in the mindset of the consumer. What may have appealed to them formerly is likely no longer the case.

Reexamine Your Direction

What are you marketing and to whom? Could it be that your market has shrunk while another market has bloomed without you ‘really’ paying attention?

Is your current approach applicable in today’s market conditions? Does what you have to offer or the way it is presented to the consumer match up well with their current needs?

Your evaluation of the consumer’s current mindset will help you identify the necessary steps you need to take to better redirect your promotional efforts. The crowds are still out there they are just going elsewhere and not spending as much.

Implement Promotional Push

Get out in front of the public and/or consumer and get yourself noticed and don’t wait for them to find you. Now is not the time to decrease your marketing efforts but rather redirect them in accordance with the ’swing’ in the market demand.

Find out where the traffic is and target your efforts in this direction.

Social network marketing is likely the most applicable avenue to take in a down economy since people feel stronger need to ‘connect’ and network out. It also gives the customer a better chance to become familiar with marketers thereby boosting their confidence level in a time where their sense financial security has been shaken.

Your business marketing strategy requires periodic updating in order to adjust to ever changing market conditions. Now more then ever the current global economic downturn dictates a review of your current business objectives and marketing direction. The economic environment we face today necessitates a change to better reflect the current consumer mindset. Although the economic impact of the global recession has changed spending habits purchases are being made nonetheless. It is up to marketers to identify this shift in both consumer spending and their priorities to reflect a more appropriate marketing message. If done correctly the marketing community as a whole will better address consumer needs while maintaining their own profitability.

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TJ Philpott is an author and Internet entrepreneur based out of North Carolina.
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No matter how you decide to market your property, your real estate marketing program needs to be pre-planned to compete effectively in this crowded marketplace. Rushing into the market with uncoordinated efforts will result in failure. Similarly, relying on yesterday’s warmed over ideas that worked in a completely different market environment is also a recipe for disaster. Lately, property owners or agents are making classic mistakes that snuff out their marketing efforts before they even begin. If you can avoid four of these mistakes you should begin to see better results in your real estate marketing.

1)      Maintain Control Over Your Own Marketing– This rule applies to landlords, house owners, agents and brokers. Property owners are the most familiar with the property and its strengths and weaknesses and need to be engaged throughout the process. The owner will know what features best describe a property and what features to downplay in order to reflect the property in the best light.  Real estate agents specializing in a particular type of property need to maintain their own control over their marketing efforts and resist the temptation to turn the marketing over to others less experienced. The most knowledgeable person involved with the property must be involved at the front end in setting up the marketing program so that the proper mix of benefits and features are being exposed to Prospects.

2)      Falling in Love with Expensive Ads – The most effective marketing targets the best prospects for your property. The highest probability of successfully selling or renting is by getting in front the most capable prospects. High end brand name magazines and newspapers may be alluring in terms of getting in front of select prospects, but you are gambling by using them. Advertising in expensive print media or unfocused online venues rarely deliver qualified leads. Sales reps for glossy magazines will often times speak to the benefits of “branding” by using their channel, but that doesn’t do you any good when you need a rental or sale right away. This is code for taking your money. Advertising should be strategically placed where you are sure your prospects reside and where you can “track” the effectiveness of the ads. Without tracking everything you do in your advertising program, you are flying blind and likely to fail in your efforts.

3)      Placing Too Much Emphasis on One Marketing Tactic – In today’s overly saturated information market, you need to communicate to prospects where ever they are, including both offline and online. Don’t rely on your property signs or the local online aggregator to get your property sold or rented. You will be missing too many other prospects. If you are an agent, don’t assume the MLS will do your marketing for you or hope that open houses will deliver the perfect prospect. All communication channels need to be covered and they should all point to your carefully prepared property presentation that will convey the property’s message most persuasively. Choreograph the use of brochures, aggregators, signs, websites, HUBS, social online marketing, pre-recorded telephone messages, the MLS and print media ads so that they all point to your target presentation. It’s not hard once you sit down ahead of time and plan it out.  Amazing things happen to you and your marketing program with proper planning and a commitment to employ all of the channels available to you.

4)      Failure to Make Use of Sight and Sound in Your Property Marketing – Real estate is perfect for showing in full living color and markets well with images, video, music, sight, sound and the written word. All of these need to be captured in your marketing efforts. Prospects want to be entertained. They want to get every piece of information available to them and see everything they can before making their decision.  Persuade your prospects using videos, narration, carefully prepared scripts and images to ramp up the enthusiasm. Don’t think that a couple of pictures with some boring text that an aggregator (or the MLS) forces on you will do the trick. Your best prospects won’t spend any time with your property and will simply move on to the property that is more interesting. Take full advantage of the benefits real estate offers and prepare interesting and captivating marketing.

The above four marketing mistakes can sink your efforts almost before you even get started. Avoid these and you will greatly improve your odds of success. Real estate should encourage your creativity which will allow you to standout from the crowd. That is the basis of a good real estate marketing program. Find out where your prospects spend their time and get in front of them, persuade them to come to your pre-prepared presentation and educate them about the benefits your property will provide to them and finally, get them to see your property and force them to make a decision.

Jeff Crossriver has been involved in real estate marketing for over 20 years. He has developed a breakthrough real estate system for renting and selling real estate. Get FREE video training on this system at www.vanquishyourvacancy.com.

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