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Real estate and developers
Stop losing site visits between enquiry and visit
Where developers and brokers lose site visits, with a WhatsApp follow-up plan and a weekend playbook.
The short answer
How do real estate teams turn more enquiries into site visits?
Reply within minutes with the brochure, price sheet, location pin and two specific visit slots, keep someone on WhatsApp through the weekend, remind buyers on the morning of the visit, and follow up for two weeks afterwards. The visit, not the enquiry, is the conversion that matters.
First reply
Minutes
Before other brokers.
Offered up front
2 slots
Not 'when are you free?'
Peak intent
Weekend
Needs cover.
Post-visit follow-up
2 weeks
Then a quieter list.
The visit is the real conversion
In real estate, an enquiry is cheap and a site visit is what matters. Most projects lose buyers in the days between the two.
Reply with what they need
Send the brochure, price sheet, location pin and two visit slots on WhatsApp within minutes, not a callback next day.
Weekend enquiries need a plan
Saturday and Sunday bring the most intent. Keep someone on WhatsApp, confirm visits the same day, and remind them the morning of the visit.
Follow up after the visit
Send a thank-you, answer objections, share the payment plan and keep a gentle follow-up for two weeks.
Why do property enquiries not turn into site visits?
Mostly because of slow or vague replies. Portal leads often go to several brokers at once, and buyers book visits with whoever replies first with useful information and a clear next step. A callback the next day frequently reaches someone who has already visited another project.
What should the first reply to a property enquiry include?
The brochure, a price sheet or price range, the location pin and two specific visit slots, such as Saturday 11am or Sunday 4pm. Offering slots turns the reply into a simple decision. Sign the message with a real person's name and number. Keep a template ready for each project.
How quickly should we reply to portal leads?
Within minutes, ideally under five. Speed matters more in real estate than almost anywhere, because the same lead is often shared. An instant automated WhatsApp reply with the essentials buys time for a salesperson to call with more detail. Weekends and late evenings need the same speed as weekday afternoons.
How do we handle weekend enquiries?
Plan for them, because weekends bring the most serious buyers. Keep someone on WhatsApp or let an AI answer project questions, offer same-day visit slots, and brief the site team on who's coming. Monday morning should start with confirmed visits, not a backlog. Weekend speed wins visits.
Do visit reminders really reduce no-shows?
Yes. A WhatsApp reminder on the morning of the visit with the location pin and the site executive's number catches buyers who forgot or got lost, and lets those who can't come reschedule instead of disappearing. Remind the site executive too. It takes seconds and saves wasted trips.
How long should we follow up after a visit?
About two weeks, with three or four messages: a thank-you, the payment plan, answers to the objection they raised, and a final check-in. Then move them to a quieter list for new launches. Pressure beyond that rarely helps and can damage trust. Note every objection on the lead.
Should we call or WhatsApp first?
WhatsApp first, with the essentials, then call if they respond or within a few hours. Many buyers prefer to read the brochure before talking, and a WhatsApp message reaches them even when they can't take a call at work. The call then goes better. Both together work best.
How do we stop leads being shared badly within the team?
Assign every lead to one salesperson automatically, by project, source or in turn, and keep chats in a shared inbox so managers can see them. Leads without an owner are the ones that go cold. A pipeline shows each salesperson's visits and follow-ups at a glance.
What should we send after the visit?
A thank-you the same day, then the payment plan and any documents they asked about, then answers to the specific objection they raised, such as distance or possession date. Personal, specific messages work far better than generic 'any update?' follow-ups. Answer the question they actually asked during the visit.
How do we know which portals are worth paying for?
Track site visits and tokens by source, not just leads. A portal that brings many cheap enquiries but few visits costs more per visit than it looks. Review over a full quarter, because property decisions take time and weekly numbers mislead. Renew portals based on cost per site visit.
Can AI answer project questions?
Yes, from the details you provide: configurations, carpet areas, price ranges, amenities, possession dates and location. It should hand negotiation, legal and loan questions to a person. Keep its information current, because it answers from whatever you've written. It also books site visits straight into the calendar from the same chat.
Is a microsite per project worth it?
Usually yes. A focused page with photos, floor plans, location and a clear enquiry option converts better than a general developer website, and lets you track enquiries per project. It can be built the same day in a page builder such as Funnels & Sites. It loads fast on phones.
How do we bring back old enquiries for a new launch?
Send an approved WhatsApp template to past enquirers who opted in, matching their earlier interest, such as 2BHK buyers in a particular area. Keep it occasional and relevant. Old enquiries who didn't buy last time are often ready now. Personalise by configuration and area where you can, rather than sending one message to everyone.
What tools does a small broker office need?
A shared WhatsApp inbox, a simple pipeline with stages from enquiry to token, instant replies with brochures and visit slots, and reminders. That covers most of the gap. Marketiism includes these from ₹999 a month before GST. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial, without a card.
Can Marketiism set this up for us?
Yes. Our team can build project microsites, set up the instant reply, visit reminders and follow-ups, and run ads judged by site visits. Or start with the real estate set-up in Marketiism yourself during the free trial. Most offices are live within a week, including the first project page.
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