Episode 883: Nextdoor Hates You But I Can Fix That (0% Ad Spend)

About this episode

Tristan Ahumada discusses effective strategies for real estate marketing on Nextdoor and LinkedIn, emphasizing community involvement over self-promotion.

Most agents have a special talent for joining a platform, posting two generic "Just Listed" flyers, and ghosting when the leads don't magically appear in an hour. Nextdoor and LinkedIn are quietly producing consistent business for the few people who aren't treating them like a billboard. On Nextdoor, the culture is notoriously hostile toward self-promotion, yet a simple 18-month strategy of being a useful neighbor can make your name the only answer when someone asks for a recommendation. Meanwhile, LinkedIn is a goldmine for referral partners like wealth advisors and estate attorneys who actually have the clients you want. This is the third piece in my seven-part rundown on real estate marketing that pays off over time. What stands out to me is how getting involved right in your neighborhood on Nextdoor, you know, chatting with people about local stuff, always trumps throwing money at sponsorships. It just works better, every single time. And then there's LinkedIn, where you can connect with the pros who really pull strings in high-end deals, the ones sending referrals your way. The thing is, we're done with that lazy "post and ghost" routine that screams amateur. From what I've…

People in this episode

Host: Tristan Ahumada

Topics covered

• real estate marketing
• Nextdoor
• LinkedIn
• community engagement
• lead generation

Keywords

• real estate
• Nextdoor tips
• LinkedIn for realtors
• local lead generation
• geographic farming

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nextdoor, LinkedIn, wealth advisors, estate attorneys

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