What Great Real Estate Agents Are Doing Differently Online

Most agents have a website.

Most agents post on Instagram.

Most agents run ads.

But only a few actually build a brand that stands out — the kind of presence that makes clients stop scrolling, remember your name, and trust you before they even meet you.

Here’s the truth: great real estate agents aren’t doing more online — they’re doing it smarter.

Here’s what they’re doing differently (and what you can learn from it).

1. They Treat Their Website Like a Brand, Not a Business Card

The best agents understand their website isn’t a “link in bio.”

It’s their digital storefront — the one place they completely control.

They invest in sites that look refined, load fast, and feel personal.

Not cookie-cutter templates. Not “built-in-a-day” builders.

Their websites:

• Match their branding, tone, and photography style
• Speak directly to their audience (buyers, sellers, investors)
• Have clear CTAs — “Book a Consultation,” “Get a Free Evaluation,” “Join My Buyers List”
• Work as funnels for their marketing campaigns, not just static pages

✨ Example: Agents like Faisal Susiwala use his websites as part of their full marketing ecosystem — everything leads back to one clean, high-converting destination.

2. They Focus on Strategy, Not Just Aesthetics

A good-looking site that doesn’t convert is a waste.

Top agents know that design and strategy go hand in hand.

They think about:

• Who’s coming to their website
• What stage of the journey they’re in
• What action they want them to take next

That’s why every button, photo, and line of text has a purpose.

It’s not “pretty for the sake of pretty.” It’s structured for conversion.

3. They Build for Longevity — Not Subscriptions

You can rent a website, or you can own one.

The great agents always choose ownership.

Why?

Because rented, templated platforms (that charge you monthly and delete your site if you stop paying) limit your growth.

Owning your website (built on WordPress or Webflow) means you control your brand, your SEO, and your long-term value.

That’s what sets professionals apart from agents who just “have a website.”

4. They Create Value-Driven Content

Top agents don’t post for the algorithm — they post for people.

They know what their clients actually care about, and they use that insight to create:

1. Market update videos that sound human, not robotic
2. Neighborhood guides that show expertise
3. Real stories from clients and behind-the-scenes content that build trust

They use their website to host all of it — so they’re not just building followers, they’re building an audience that belongs to them.

5. They Partner with Designers and Marketers Who Get Real Estate

Great agents don’t try to do everything alone.

They work with teams who understand the industry, the tech, and the nuance of what makes a real estate brand stand out.

They care about things like:

• SEO that actually works for real estate
• Fast site performance
• Visual consistency across web, print, and digital
• Landing pages that convert ad traffic into consultations

That’s where working with the right partner changes everything — one who doesn’t just “build websites,” but creates systems designed around how you work.

The Difference Comes Down to Intention

The great agents aren’t lucky — they’re intentional.

They know that being “online” isn’t enough anymore. You need clarity, brand alignment, and tools that actually drive results.

At Zinda, we help real estate professionals build digital brands that do exactly that — with websites that are refined, fast, and strategic from day one.

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