5 Ways to Refresh Your Real Estate Marketing This Fall
The change of seasons is the perfect reminder to give your marketing a little refresh. Fall brings new energy, new routines and, let’s be honest, new distractions for your audience. If your content or client outreach feels stale, don’t panic. You don’t need to start from scratch. A few small, strategic updates can put you back in front of buyers and sellers who are ready to make moves before the end of the year.
Here are five ways to quickly refresh your marketing this fall:
Update Listing Photos with Fall Curb Appeal
First impressions matter, and that includes the seasonal details buyers notice. A home with pumpkins on the porch, mums by the walkway, or a cozy fall wreath instantly feels inviting. If you already have professional listing photos, consider adding a few seasonal exterior shots to your marketing toolkit. Share them on social media, in your MLS, and on postcards—you’ll catch attention while helping potential buyers imagine themselves “home for the holidays.”
Pro tip: Even if you don’t have new listings, stage your own front porch for a few styled shots. They double as lifestyle content for Instagram and Pinterest.
Time-saver: you don’t always need to re-stage and re-shoot everything. AI tools like ChatGPT (paired with image generation or editing features) can help you add seasonal elements to existing listing photos: try adding fall wreaths, colorful leaves, or potted mums. While these AI-enhanced images shouldn’t replace professional photography in the MLS, they work perfectly for marketing materials, social posts, or seasonal ads. It’s a simple way to keep content fresh without booking another photo shoot.
Add Seasonal Flair to Your Email Marketing
Your subject line is the first handshake with your audience—make it timely. Instead of the usual “Monthly Market Update,” try something like:
“Fall in love with your next home”
“Your fall market snapshot is here”
“Before the holidays hit, see what’s happening in real estate”
Little tweaks like this not only boost open rates, they keep your emails feeling fresh and relevant.
Capture Fall-Themed B-Roll for Social Media
If you’ve been meaning to record more B-roll, fall gives you endless opportunities. Think: steaming coffee mugs, colorful leaves, cozy interiors, neighborhood walks, front doors with wreaths, visit to a local pumpkin patch or corn maze, etc.
Use these short clips as backdrops for:
Market updates
Quick tips for buyers or sellers
Personal check-ins (your audience loves seeing the human side of you)
Recording seasonal B-roll in batches will save you time and give your content an instant mood boost.
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Plan a Seasonal Client Touchpoint
Client relationships thrive on thoughtful touches, and fall is full of easy opportunities. Consider:
A small pop-by gift (pumpkin bread mix, apple cider packets, or fall candles)
A seasonal postcard with local events
A handwritten “thank you” note before the holiday rush begins
These touches don’t have to be expensive—they just need to be consistent. Staying top-of-mind now means more referrals and repeat business later.
Refresh Your Social Media Bios + Branding
Your profiles are your digital business card, and chances are they’ve gone untouched for months. Take 15 minutes to:
Update your Instagram or Facebook bio with a fall-focused hook (ex: “Helping Middle Georgia families settle in before the holidays 🍂”)
Swap out cover photos or profile images if they feel dated
Double-check links to your website, email list, or lead magnets
A seasonal refresh signals to your audience (and the algorithm) that you’re active and relevant.
Fall doesn’t require a total marketing overhaul. It’s about smart, intentional updates that keep your business feeling current without burning you out. By refreshing your visuals, updating your messaging, and staying connected with clients, you’ll build momentum heading into the holidays.
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