EFFECTIVE DIRECT MAIL MARKETING FOR REAL‑ESTATE AGENCIES

Real‑Estate Postcards Success Story

Direct Mail Marketing for a Residential Brokerage in Boalsburg, PA

Residential brokerage Postcard in Boalsburg, PA

The Challenge

A residential brokerage needed seller leads and showing-ready buyers in Boalsburg’s higher-value neighborhoods. Online ads weren’t cutting through, so the team pivoted to direct mail marketing in Boalsburg, PA, structured as direct mail marketing for real estate to place a valuation offer and listings directly in local mailboxes.

The Solution

A credibility-first postcard series—“Homes Like Yours Are Selling Fast—See Your Value” headline, “Just Sold” proof tiles, and a single “Free Home Valuation—Scan to Schedule” CTA with QR/call/short URL—made it effortless for homeowners to respond.

A split-message postcard targeted both segments:

  • Dual-Panel Layout: One side for “List & Sell,” the other for “We Manage Rentals.” Two clear paths let owners self-select the service that matched their need.
  • Quality Signals: Badges for tenant screening, maintenance network, and average days-to-rent. Operational proof reduced perceived risk for first-time landlords.
  • Tenant Magnet: QR to current listings with a “Be First to Tour” signup. Driving tenant demand helps owners see faster leasing velocity.
  • Owner CTA: “Schedule a Free Property Assessment” with on-site visit options. High-touch consults convert better than generic contact forms.
  • EDDM Coverage: Saturation across mixed owner/renter routes in growth corridors. Wide coverage captured both inventory and demand in one pass.
  • Two-Wave Reminder: Second drop four weeks later with refreshed “homes rented this month” stats. Recency proof pushed fence-sitters to respond.
  • CRM Workflows: Auto-assign follow-ups and SLAs for inquiry callbacks within 2 hours. Speed-to-lead protected conversion rates from slipping.

Precision filters (owner-occupied, high equity, 8–12-year tenure), a two-wave intro → market-update cadence, and CRM-tracked QR/phone parameters closed the loop and lifted response without fatiguing routes.

The Results

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Mail pieces cut through digital noise and converted valuation interest into signed listings and weekend showings.

The postcards drove strong awareness and inbound inquiries.

64
new inquiries
generated
14
valuation appointments
booked
$112,000
immediate commission
revenue

By combining proof, a single high-intent CTA, and precise audience filters, the campaign delivered a predictable seller pipeline in core Boalsburg streets.

💡 Pro Tip: Lead with neighborhood-specific outcomes (DOM/over-ask) to make your valuation CTA irresistible.

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USPS & Industry Data Proves It

Historic data shows Direct Mail Marketing is still the most effective channel for local businesses

10x
Higher ROI
vs Digital Ads for Local Business
90%
Open Rate
People check their mail daily
42%
Higher Response Rate
For EDDM campaigns

Why Direct Mail Outperforms Digital for Local Business:

No ad blockers or algorithm changes
100% delivery guarantee to mailbox
Tangible, memorable experience
Drives real foot traffic & phone calls
Cost-effective for local targeting
Fast results within 2-3 weeks

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