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Sphere Marketing

What is Sphere Marketing?

Your sphere—friends, family, past clients, neighbors, out-of-area referral agents, and groups/communities your involved with —is your most valuable (and most often overlooked) lead source. This play helps you stay visible, earn referrals, and become the go-to agent when someone says, “I need a real estate expert.”

The Right Audience

These are people you already know—friends, family, acquaintances, neighbors, past clients, and your referral network; many are part of social groups, community circles, or workplaces where referrals happen often. They trust you, but you may not be top of mind when they or their network are ready to transact They’re not just contacts—they’re connectors.

The Right Message

This isn’t a cold outreach. Keep it friendly, personal, and relevant. A quick market update, a local event, helpful tips, or an automated “Happy Birthday” or reminder can go a long way. Position yourself as a helpful expert, not a pushy agent. Use messages like: “If someone you know is thinking about making a move, I’d be happy to help.” Stay top of mind, not in their face.

Key Themes

Helpful, friendly updates—not a sales pitch
You’re their go-to real estate expert
You make it easy to refer you

Calls to Action

Know someone thinking of moving? Don’t forget I’m in real estate,
I can help!
Hope you’re well—just checking in, let me know if I can help with
anything.
I’m here if any questions come up.

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Outreach Channels

Consistency matters more than frequency. Use email and direct mail monthly to stay visible with updates|stories|or insights. Text or call every few months to check in or say hello. Online ads are a good low- cost way to stay top-of-mind with your sphere. Direct mail works only when tied to high-value content (like a calendar or market report).

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Direct Mail
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Phone Outreach
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Measuring Success

Track referral mentions, repeat transactions, and replies like “Thanks for the update” or “Can I connect you with a friend?” These small signals build into a powerful, steady stream of business over time. Your sphere of influence should become your best source of listings.