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Building a System Your Agents Will Actually Use

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Hey there,

Let’s be real—most lead nurture systems look great on paper but fall apart in practice. Why? Because the agents they’re built for don’t actually use them.

If you’ve ever invested in a shiny new CRM or nurture tool only to watch it collect digital dust, you’re not alone. The problem usually isn’t the tech—it’s the implementation.

This week’s blog post breaks that cycle. It's a blueprint for building a lead nurture system that’s simple, scalable, and actually gets used.

Here are 3 takeaways you can put into action right now:

Segment Based on Behavior
Forget “new lead” vs. “past client.” What really matters is what your leads are doing. Are they opening alerts? Clicking listings? Saving homes? These micro-signals should drive how and when you engage. Behavior-based segmentation = smarter follow-up.

Lean into Listing Alerts
According to our data, property-based listing alerts are still the highest ROI nurture tool. They're low effort, high engagement, and easy to automate for every lead in your system.

Build a Nurture Culture
The best teams don’t just “set and forget” a CRM—they build a culture where every lead is followed up with, tracked, and re-engaged. It’s not about working harder—it’s about working smarter with systems everyone buys into.

💡 Pro Tip: Agents are more likely to adopt a nurture system when it saves them time and keeps them top-of-mind with leads without having to write 100 emails a week.

👉 Read the full guide here

Whether you’re overhauling your workflows or just tightening up a few processes, this post will help your team stay consistent—and convert more leads over the long haul.

More Actionable Tactics

FREE EBOOK: The Step-by-Step Guide to Reactivating the Goldmine You Already Own

Most teams think they have a lead gen problem. In reality? They have a database neglect problem.

Chapter 3 of our new ebook breaks down a practical 3-step system top teams are using to revive "dead" contacts and turn them into deal flow. This 3-step system from our latest ebook shows how to:

✅ Audit and enrich your CRM to find hidden listing opportunities

✅ Segment by behavior and equity—not just tags

✅ Automate smart follow-ups like home value alerts

It’s time to turn dormant contacts into active deals.

Simple Growth Hacks

This property tour video had us watching on repeat!

Krystal knocks this one out of the park, amazing storytelling with no speaking. Swipe this for your next new listing post ✋

Love this email hack for selling without selling!

Sharran shares a new way to think about writing 1-to-1 emails that actually convert. It uses the concept of a super signature which presents you as a trusted resource 🚀

We're cheering for you. Make this week a good one!

Seth, CMO @RealScout

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