Postcards, Brochures & Business Cards in Action
You’ve already got the materials: postcards, brochures, business cards… maybe even folders or flyers. But here’s the real question:
Are you using your print materials to move people down the funnel, or are they just sitting in your car trunk?
The most successful real estate agents treat print like a strategy, not a task. They use every postcard, brochure, and business card as a moment of influence. A chance to build trust, create urgency, or make a seller say: “Wow. I want you to sell my home.”
Here’s how.
Print Isn’t Just a Brand Tool: It’s a Deal-Closer
Think of your print toolkit as your offline sales team. Unlike a Facebook ad that disappears after 3 seconds, a beautifully printed postcard or brochure gets touched, saved, and shared. It builds perceived value, especially when your competition is just sending DMs or running digital ads.
In fact, a recent NAR study found that 63% of sellers chose the first agent they met in person. That means how you show up matters just as much as what you say. That’s where print comes in.
Postcards That Create Seller Curiosity
Most agents send postcards that say “Just Sold.” Smart agents send postcards that spark action.
Instead of focusing only on the home, shift the spotlight to the neighborhood.
Try:
“Homes in Your Area Are Selling 10% Above Asking — Want to Know What Yours Is Worth?”
Pair that with a clean postcard design, strong CTA, and a QR code that links to your home valuation tool or a seller’s guide PDF.
Want to stand out even more? Send a series:
- Week 1: “What Your Neighbor’s Home Just Sold For”
- Week 2: “3 Buyers Looking in Your ZIP Code Right Now”
- Week 3: “Thinking About Selling This Fall? Let’s Chat”
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Brochures That Sell the Lifestyle, Not Just the Square Footage
Great brochures don’t just list features. They make people feel what it would be like to live in the home.
Use your brochures to tell a story:
- “Wake up to morning light flooding the kitchen.”
- “Dinner parties in your backyard garden haven.”
- “A five-minute walk to the school drop-off line.”
This approach works especially well at open houses and listing presentations. You’re not just handing out a flyer, you’re handing them a future.
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Business Cards That Create Conversations (Not Clutter)
Let’s be real: 90% of business cards get thrown away.
The other 10%? They spark something: a conversation, a text, a tour request.
Your business card should do more than share your number. It should:
- Make someone say “Wow” when they touch it (think: premium cards with texture or thickness)
- Include a line like: “Free Home Value Report — Just Text Me Your ZIP”
- Offer a handwritten note: “It was great meeting you — hope to chat soon!”
It’s not about being flashy. It’s about being memorable, intentional, and just human enough to break through the noise.
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Strategy: Match Print to Funnel Stage
Here’s a quick cheat sheet to turn your print into a real conversion engine:
| Funnel Stage | Print Action |
| Awareness | Just Listed postcards, Local market flyers |
| Interest | Seller info brochures, Open house rack cards |
| Decision | Presentation folders with CMA + listing plan |
| Retention/Referral | Thank-you cards, Branded notepads, Client gift labels |
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Agents Who Use Print This Way Say Things Like…
“I left a postcard at a door and got a call that same week.”
“My brochures give sellers the confidence that I’ll go the extra mile.”
“When I hand someone my business card, they say it feels expensive. That matters.”
This isn’t about outdated tactics. It’s about real tools that help you win real business.
Final Thought: It’s Not the Print, It’s the Plan
Having postcards, brochures, and business cards doesn’t mean anything on their own. But using them with strategy at the right moment? That’s when they become a real part of your sales process.
At Overnight Prints, we make it easy to design and print professional materials that elevate your brand, and deliver fast, so you never miss a moment.
Print that closes. Fast turnaround. Built for agents who mean business.
