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SEO Mastery for
Real Estate Agents

How to Rank #1 in Your Market & Generate FREE Leads

Presented by Derek Middlebrook Real Estate OS
Mastermind Presentation 2026
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The Problem: You're Invisible Online

91%

of home buyers start their search online

75%

never scroll past page 1 of Google

$0

is what organic leads cost vs $50-200 for paid

If You're Not on Page 1, You Don't Exist

Most agents spend thousands on Zillow leads while ignoring the FREE traffic that's already searching for "real estate agent in [your city]."

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The Opportunity: Own Your Market

What Ranking #1 Means

  • 30%+ of all clicks for your keyword
  • Credibility & trust before they meet you
  • Leads while you sleep (literally)
  • No ongoing ad spend required
  • Competitive moat that's hard to copy

Agent Success Story

Agent in Phoenix ranked #1 for "best real estate agent Phoenix" — now gets 15-20 organic leads per month without spending a dime on ads.

The Math

If "real estate agent [your city]" gets 500 searches/month...

#1 ranking = 150+ website visits

At 5% conversion = 7-8 leads/month FREE

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The 3 Pillars of Agent SEO

Local SEO

Google Business Profile, local citations, reviews

Foundation: 40% of results

Content

Blog posts, neighborhood guides, market reports

Growth: 40% of results

Authority

Backlinks, mentions, social proof

Credibility: 20% of results

You don't need to master all 3. Most agents ignore SEO completely. Doing just #1 (Local SEO) puts you ahead of 80% of your competition.

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Google Business Profile

Why This Matters Most

  • Shows in Google Maps (local pack)
  • Appears before websites
  • Free to create & maintain
  • Takes 30 minutes to set up

Quick Win

If you do NOTHING else, optimize your GBP. It's 40% of local SEO.

GBP Optimization Checklist

Complete every field (100%)
Add 20+ high-quality photos
Get 10+ reviews (respond to all)
Post weekly updates (Google Posts)
Add services & Q&A
Use keywords in description
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The Reviews Game

Why Reviews Matter

#1

Ranking factor for local SEO

88%

of consumers trust reviews

5x

more likely to convert with reviews

How to Get More Reviews

  1. 1.Ask at closing (best time)
  2. 2.Send text with direct link
  3. 3.Make it stupid easy (one click)
  4. 4.Follow up once (not pushy)
  5. 5.Respond to EVERY review

The Review Flywheel

Get Reviews

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Higher Ranking

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More Visibility

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More Clients

More Reviews

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Content That Ranks

What to Write About

Neighborhood Guides

"Living in [Neighborhood]: Complete Guide 2026"

Market Reports

"[City] Housing Market: Trends & Predictions"

Buyer/Seller Guides

"First-Time Home Buyer Guide [City]"

Local FAQs

"Best Schools in [City]" "Cost of Living in [Area]"

Content Rules

  • Target one keyword per post (e.g., "homes for sale in [neighborhood]")
  • 1,500+ words minimum — Google rewards comprehensive content
  • Use local keywords — mention your city/neighborhood 10-15 times
  • Add photos & videos — original local content performs best
  • One post per month — consistency beats perfection
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Keyword Research for Agents

High Intent (BEST)

  • "real estate agent [city]"
  • "realtor near me"
  • "sell my house [city]"
  • "best real estate agent [city]"
  • "homes for sale [neighborhood]"

Medium Intent

  • "[city] housing market"
  • "cost of living [city]"
  • "best neighborhoods [city]"
  • "moving to [city]"
  • "[city] real estate trends"

Low Intent (Awareness)

  • "how to buy a house"
  • "first time home buyer tips"
  • "home staging ideas"
  • "mortgage rates today"
  • "when to sell your home"

Pro Tip

Start with HIGH INTENT keywords. Writing "Best Real Estate Agent in Phoenix" will generate leads faster than "How to Buy a House" even though the search volume is lower.

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3

Building Authority

What is Authority?

Google trusts websites that other websites trust. Backlinks = votes of confidence.

Easy Wins for Agents

  • Get listed on realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia
  • Join local chamber of commerce
  • Get featured in local news
  • Sponsor local events (get mentioned)
  • Guest post on local blogs

The E-E-A-T Framework

Experience

Show you've actually sold homes. Case studies, transactions, years in business.

Expertise

Demonstrate knowledge. Market insights, detailed guides, data analysis.

Authoritativeness

Others recognize you. Awards, media mentions, speaking engagements.

Trustworthiness

People trust you. Reviews, testimonials, transparent contact info.

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Your 30-Day SEO Action Plan

Week 1: Foundation

  • Claim/verify Google Business Profile
  • Fill out 100% of GBP fields
  • Add 20+ photos to GBP
  • Get 3-5 new reviews

Week 2: Content

  • Write first blog post (1,500+ words)
  • Target: "[City] real estate market"
  • Add local photos/images
  • Post to GBP & social

Week 3: Citations

  • List on realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia
  • Join local chamber of commerce
  • Get listed in local directories
  • Ensure NAP consistency everywhere

Week 4: Optimize

  • Add website title tags & meta
  • Create "About" page with credentials
  • Get 5 more reviews
  • Plan next month's content

Do these 4 weeks → You'll outrank 80% of agents in your market

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Free Tools You'll Actually Use

Google Search Console

See what keywords you rank for, fix issues, submit sitemap.

Price: FREE

Google Analytics

Track website visitors, see what content performs best.

Price: FREE

Google Business Profile

Manage your local listing, reviews, posts, photos.

Price: FREE

Ubersuggest

Keyword research, content ideas, competitor analysis.

Price: FREE (limited)

AnswerThePublic

Find questions people ask about real estate in your area.

Price: FREE (limited)

GBP Audit Tool

Check your Google Business Profile optimization score.

Price: FREE

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Mistakes That Kill Agent SEO

Mistake #1: No Google Business Profile

Or worse — an unclaimed one. This is 40% of local SEO. Fix this FIRST.

Mistake #2: NAP Inconsistency

Your Name, Address, Phone must be IDENTICAL everywhere. One typo confuses Google.

Mistake #3: No Reviews

Or old reviews from 2 years ago. Google wants to see recent activity.

Mistake #4: Generic Content

Writing about "national market trends" instead of "[Your City] market" — no local relevance.

Mistake #5: Giving Up Too Soon

SEO takes 3-6 months. Most agents quit after 2 weeks. Consistency wins.

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How to Know It's Working

What to Track (Monthly)

Google Business Profile Views
Website Organic Traffic
Keyword Rankings
Phone Calls from GBP
New Reviews

Realistic Timeline

1M

Month 1

Foundation set. GBP optimized. First content published.

3M

Month 3

First page 1 rankings. 5-10 organic leads/month.

6M

Month 6

Multiple #1 rankings. 20-30 leads/month.

12M

Month 12

Dominate your market. 50+ leads/month consistently.

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How Real Estate OS Helps

Done-For-You Content

We create SEO-optimized blog posts you can brand as your own. Neighborhood guides, market reports, buyer/seller tips — all written to rank.

Local SEO Audit

We analyze your Google Business Profile, citations, and website. Get a report showing exactly what to fix for your market.

CRM + SEO Together

Track which leads came from organic search. See your SEO ROI in real dollars, not just rankings.

Ongoing Training

Monthly masterminds, templates, and playbooks. Never wonder "what should I do for SEO this month?"

Free CRM Analysis

See how much revenue is hiding in your database + get a custom SEO roadmap for your market.

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✅ Technical Foundation: BUILT

Everything you need to dominate search rankings

Sitemap Automation

A roadmap of your entire website for Google

  • What: XML file listing all pages
  • Why: Helps Google find and index content
  • Auto-updates: Every new post added instantly
  • Status: 12 pages indexed, submitted to GSC

Schema Markup

Code that helps Google understand your content

  • What: Structured data (JSON-LD)
  • Why: Gets rich snippets in search results
  • Types: Article, Organization, WebSite
  • Result: Better-looking search listings

Robots.txt

Instructions for search engine crawlers

  • What: Text file with crawl rules
  • Why: Controls what Google can see
  • Blocks: Internal/admin pages
  • Allows: Blog content, public pages

Content System

Standardized process for every blog post

  • Templates: SEO briefs for writers
  • Checklists: Keyword, meta tags, links
  • Guidelines: 1,500+ words, formatting
  • Workflow: Monday write, Tuesday publish

Google Search Console

Free tool to monitor Google performance

  • Verified: Ownership confirmed
  • Submitted: Sitemap uploaded
  • Discovered: 12 pages indexed
  • Monitored: Rankings, clicks, errors

The Foundation is SET

Now we execute the content strategy and watch the rankings grow.

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Your Move

Your competitors are asleep at the wheel.
6 months of consistent SEO = years of free leads.

Start TODAY:

  1. 1.Claim your Google Business Profile
  2. 2.Ask 3 past clients for reviews
  3. 3.Write ONE blog post about your market
  4. 4.Repeat every month

Questions? Need help?
derek@realestateos.com

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