If you had $3,500 to spend...

[carlosreym]

Where would you spend it?

I want to increase business and was thinking of a direct mail marketing campaign, increase marketing to SOI, SOI party aka client appreciation party and possibly a 6 month Trulia subscription for a zip code.

You know how it works...don't mind spending the money but want to spend it the best way.

[Micheal Pannell Realtor]

Seo, I would have a writer write me as much content i could get then i would put it all over the place to have me rank better.

[Jesse in Portland]

1. New content for site for separate landing pages
2. google adwords campaign to landing pages

I would also think about an expired campaign, a set of 6 or 7 postcards and phone calls.

[rvolk75]

Build and promote a "Get Pre-approved Now" section on your website and work with your mortgage broker of choice to close these deals. Two heads is better than one.

[carlosreym]

Thanks for the input. I did decide to go with additional content as it has been the only consistent marketing that has helped my business. I will definitely market more to the people I know to increase my database and then go from there.

[sam@bcre.com]

Good choice. Keep us posted on how things work out.

[Toby Lane]

Build and promote a "Get Pre-approved Now" section on your website and work with your mortgage broker of choice to close these deals. Two heads is better than one.

That sounds like a great idea.

[RealEstateMarketing]

Google Adwords and blogging.
James Kimmons has 100% of his income coming from website leads, so it's probably worth listening to what he says.
He has a monthly budget of $150, which is $1800 per year. This fit with your budget.
Content and blogging is important also, since only 10% of realtor have a blog, it gives you some advantage.

One last thing, if your site support IDX, your OK, but if not it might be a good idea to add it, because 90% of people say they want to search MLS listings on the Web.

[Daniel Beer]

SEO, I would absolutely like to have someone write for me in order to improve my google rankings.. I have been at number two for Santaluz in San Diego, and just last week I moved to number one.. Very happy!