Marketing for real estate agents

Gain more properties for sale and become visible to home sellers: Apalion AG develops digital marketing strategies for real estate agents in Switzerland.

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Introduction

Today, modern marketing solutions determine whether real estate agents win enough properties for sale - or get lost in interchangeable portals.


Apalion AG is your marketing agency in Switzerland that builds visibility with home sellers and turns it into real conversations and mandates.

The digital transformation in Switzerland is accelerating customer expectations, demanding efficiency and requiring a data-based, precise approach - especially in the Real estate acquisition.

10 reasons why Apalion AG is your ideal partner

1. understanding the Swiss sector: property acquisition instead of clicks

We know the acquisition reality of Swiss real estate agents: owner contacts are rare, expensive and regional.
Apalion sets up the entire digital marketing strategy on sales mandates - from lead magnets (valuation calculator, home sale checklist) to appointments in the calendar.
How to become more visible for home sellers and stand out from the „one-size-fits-all“ broker.
Benefits: more qualified conversations, less wastage, clear focus on winning mandates.

2. data-based strategy & clean measuring points

We plan with funnel measurement points (impression → click → lead → qualified owner contact → mandate → sale).
Thanks to UTM standards, consent-compliant tracking architecture and Performance Marketing Switzerland we are constantly optimizing.
Result: transparent costs per owner contact (CPEK) and comprehensible pipeline value.
You can see what works - in real-time dashboards and clear reports.

3. multichannel orchestration: where home sellers are

We combine Google & Microsoft Ads, Meta & TikTok, LinkedIn (for B2B networks), Display, YouTube and Content Marketing Switzerland (Blog & Guide).
Organic visibility via local SEO, Google Business Profiles and regional landing pages strengthens the Marketing agency Zurichpresence as well as Bern, Basel, St. Gallen, Lucerne and French-speaking Switzerland.
This allows you to reach owners in the search phase as well as in the latent consideration phase.
Benefits: broader reach, more contacts and a stronger brand.

4 Creative excellence: Why should I call YOU?

„Everyone does free evaluations“ - we sharpen your Unique Value Propositione.g. performance-based marketing plans, clear deadlines, regional sales stories, independent expertise.
Creation (ads, videos, landing pages) brings Differentiation to the point: Why you sell faster, safer and with less stress.
Result: higher CTR, better conversion rate, more appointment requests.

5. fast iteration & test-and-learn

Hypotheses, A/B tests, weekly optimization cycles.
We test speeches (e.g. „Inheritance“, „Divorce“, „Moving abroad“) and creative hooks per region.
Within 4-8 weeks we recognize patterns and scale winning assets.
Benefits: accelerated learning curve, decreasing CPEK, more stable lead quality.

6. transparency & reporting that make decisions easier

You receive dashboards with leads, costs, appointment rate and mandate rate - per channel and region.
Our Marketing consulting Translates data into actions: Move budget, sharpen messages, customize landing pages.
No „black box“ feeling, but jointly supported decisions.
This creates trust and predictability.

7. automation: save time, gain momentum

Automated lead routes into the CRM (e.g. HubSpot, Pipedrive), Follow-up workflows and nurturing sequences.
Owners receive appropriately timed content (guides, case studies, market reports).
You save time, increase contact quality and make use of inquiries that would otherwise go to waste.
Especially for SMES decisive when Lead generation SME and support run in parallel.

8. team proximity & Swiss quality standards

Short paths, clear responsibilities, accessible project management.
We work in German, French and Italian and are familiar with regional particularities.
With Apalion, you not only have an agency, but also a tangible sparring partner.
The result: better briefings, faster implementation, fewer frictional losses.

9. scalability without loss of quality

Whether one region or ten: we roll out functioning setups in a controlled manner.
Standardized playbooks ensure quality, local adaptations ensure relevance.
In this way, your acquisition engine grows sustainably and predictably.
Ideal for franchise models or broker networks (B2B Marketing Switzerland).

10. measurable added value - no promises in the blue

We communicate realistic bandwidths: e.g. +15-30 % Conversion rate, -10-25 % CAC (costs per acquisition) after the optimization phase or +20-40 % qualified owner contacts depending on the region and initial situation.
These ranges are Evidence anchor and arise from methodology, learning curve and clean attribution.
This makes marketing calculable and sales-oriented.
Your advantage: more objects for sale, less chance.

Your fast track to a free initial consultation with one of our experts.

Short inquiry

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Free of charge & without obligation. 20-30 min. initial consultation.

10 common marketingfaulty of Swiss SMEs & Solutions

  • „All target groups at once“ - Clear segmentation: owner profiles (e.g. inheritance, downsizing), each with its own message & landing page.

  • Only portals, no own brand - Own Content Marketing Switzerland-strategy: guides, market reports, regional stories; build up owned media.

  • Unclear measurement - Define funnel, track CPEK/mandate rate, implement consent-compliant tracking.

  • Generic ads - Anchor regional USPs and evidence (process, timeline, customer quotes anonymized) in Creatives.

  • No follow-up - CRM workflows, 3-step follow-up logic (telephone, e-mail, SMS) with timing test.

  • Budget too thin - 70/20/10 budget rule: core channel 70 %, test channel 20 %, „moonshots“ 10 %.

  • Bad landing pages - Fast loading time, clear headline, social proof, 1 call-to-action, form in 3-5 fields.

  • No localization- Regional keywords, Google profile maintenance, local backlinks, actively seeking reviews.

  • Reporting too late - Weekly short reports, monthly deep dives with action points.

  • Focus on clicks, not mandates - Customize KPI set: qualified owner contacts, appointment rate, mandate rate, sales reference.

4 tips for achieving your goals

Use target framework

Work with SMART goals that are measurable and scheduled.

Set funnel measuring points

Define conversion steps (e.g. whitepaper download → appointment booking).

Develop a test plan

Plan monthly A/B tests and document learning effects.

Flexible budget control

Use a 70/20/10 model
(70 % Core, 20 % Test,
10 % Innovation).

4 tips for customer acquisition

Target clarity

Know exactly which target group you want to address.

80/20 principle

Concentrate resources on the most profitable target groups.

Follow-up system

Each lead needs at least 3-5 contacts.

Strong value proposition

Clear benefit arguments in CHF, not just features.

4 General tips

Introduce a reporting rhythm

Weekly KPIs, monthly strategy reviews.

Time discipline

Schedule fixed slots for acquisition and follow-up.

Distribute investment

Combine stable permanent placements with test salons

Regional trust

Use local faces or cooperations to establish personal proximity.

Best practice examples

Example 1: Social media campaigns in Switzerland - activating regional owners
  • What was done? Meta-campaigns with localized creatives („Selling in Zurich-Wiedikon?“) and short explanatory videos.

  • How implemented? Geotargeting, lookalikes on website visitors, landing page with rating calculator.

  • Benefit: +25-45 % more qualified leads, CPEK -10-20 %, higher appointment rate through video preconfidence.

Example 2: Targeted content marketing - „Sell right“ guide series“
  • What was done? 6-part blog series + PDF guide, distributed via email & LinkedIn.

  • How implemented? Content Marketing Switzerland with SEO briefings, internal links to Services and Contact us.

  • Benefit: +20-35 % organic traffic in 3-5 months, increasing quality of inquiries.

Example 3: Influencer campaign - local credibility
  • What was done? Cooperation with regional micro-influencers (architecture, housing, construction).

  • How implemented? Authentic stories about the sales process, CTAs about the consultation.

  • Benefit: Reach in new target groups, +15-30 % engagement, additional 5-10 qualified leads/month.

Example 4: Successful digitalization - CRM & automation
  • What was done? Introduction of Pipedrive + email automations.

  • How implemented? Lead scoring, appointment links, reminders, DSG-compliant processes.

  • Benefit: +10-25 % closing rate in the first call, fewer leaks in the funnel.

Example 5: Lead generation via YouTube ads - explanation format
  • What was done? 60-second explanatory videos: „7 mistakes when selling a house in Bern“.

  • How implemented? YouTube in-stream + remarketing, landing page with case studies.

  • Benefit: Low CPM, +20-40 % brand searches, more direct inquiries.

Overview of expected KPIs

Qualified owner contacts/month

15-40 per region

CPEK (costs per owner contact)

CHF 250-450

Landing page conversion rate

8-18 %

ROAS/Contribution Margin

3-6x

LTV (mandate value over 12-24 months)

CHF 15’000-60’000

Why Apalion AG?

Swiss industry expertise, data-driven excellence and creative differentiation - combined with close support, transparency and scalable playbooks.
We not only deliver traffic, but more properties for sale: become more visible, Bringing home sellers into contact, win mandates.
In short: individual strategy, measurable added value, continuous innovation.

Book a personal strategy meeting now - we will respond within 24 hours.

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Contact us

Where can we provide support?

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Contact us

Phone: +41 77 431 77 42
E-Mail: info@apalion.com

Service area &languages

All of Switzerland incl. Zurich, Berne, Basel, St. Gallen, Lucerne, French-speaking Switzerland.
Languages: DE / EN / FR / IT

FAQ

How long does it take until the first results are visible?

Usually 2 - 3 months, depending on budget and channel.

What is the minimum budget?

The budget required depends heavily on factors such as objectives, project scope and duration. Smaller budgets are possible for smaller pilot projects or initial tests, while larger campaigns require correspondingly more resources. Together we will find the right solution so that your budget is used optimally and the desired results are achieved.

How does onboarding work?

Kick-off workshop, target definition, data analysis and then launch of the first campaigns.

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