GoHighLevel for Real Estate Agents: CRM, Lead Follow-Up & Closing More Deals in 2026
You’re a real estate agent. You chase leads. You follow up. You close deals.
The problem: Most of your time is spent on admin (entering contact info, remembering who to call, scheduling reminders) instead of selling.
GoHighLevel solves this. It’s a CRM built for salespeople—specifically designed for agents, teams, and brokers managing high-velocity lead pipelines.
In this guide, we’ll show you how real estate agents use GoHighLevel to:
- Close 40% more deals via automated follow-up (because you won’t forget a lead)
- Spend 50% less time on admin (workflows handle SMS reminders, email nurture, task assignments)
- Track every interaction (calls, showings, emails, texts in one timeline)
- Scale your team (give agents sub-accounts; manage their pipeline from one dashboard)
- Generate repeat & referral business (anniversary/birthday automations, past-client nurture sequences)
Real estate agents typically close 4–8 deals per month. With GoHighLevel’s follow-up automation, teams report closing 6–12 deals/month (40–50% increase) while spending fewer hours per deal.
Key Takeaways
- GoHighLevel costs $99–$497/month; most real estate agents use the Pro ($199) or Unlimited ($497) plan for team management and SMS
- 81% of real estate leads require 5+ follow-up touches before they buy; GoHighLevel automates these 5 touches via email, SMS, and task reminders so you don’t forget
- Real estate teams report closing 40–50% more deals within 90 days of implementing GoHighLevel automation (based on customer case studies; results vary by market and agent skill)
- SMS reminders for showings reduce no-shows by 35–45% and increase closing rates by boosting buyer engagement through the sales cycle
- White-label features (Unlimited plan) let brokers build a custom CRM for their 50+ agents and charge them per month, creating recurring revenue while giving agents the best-in-class tool
Why Real Estate Agents Need a CRM
Real estate sales is a follow-up business. The data is stark:
- 81% of leads require 5+ follow-up touches before they engage or buy (National Association of Realtors, Lead Scoring & Follow-Up Trends Report, 2025)
- Agents who follow up within 1 hour are 7x more likely to convert (NAR, 2024)
- 58% of deals close after the fifth follow-up contact (NAR Lead Management Study, 2025)
But here’s the trap: Manual follow-up doesn’t scale. You can remember to call 5 leads. You can’t remember to call 50 leads, track which ones you called last week, know which ones are warm vs. cold, and stay on top of showing schedules, all at the same time.
That’s where GoHighLevel comes in. It handles the follow-up rhythm automatically. You focus on conversations and closing.
What Problems Does GoHighLevel Solve for Real Estate?
Problem 1: Leads Fall Through the Cracks
You get a lead Monday. You intend to call Tuesday. Life happens. By Friday, you’ve forgotten about them. The lead buys with another agent.
GoHighLevel’s solution: Automated task assignments and SMS reminders.
- New lead comes in → task assigned to you automatically
- 2-hour reminder SMS sent to prospect (“Hi Sarah, quick question about that condo on Oak Street?”)
- If no response → 24-hour follow-up SMS queued
- If still no response → email nurture sequence starts (10 emails over 30 days)
You never drop a lead because the system won’t let you.
Problem 2: You Can’t Track Showings & Buyer Behavior
You showed a house. Did the buyer like it? When should you follow up? You have 20 other showings this week. Did you send the listing details? When was the last call?
GoHighLevel’s solution: Activity timeline + interaction logging.
- Every call, email, SMS, showing logged in one timeline per contact
- Notes attached to each interaction (“Buyer interested in condo. Wants to see 3 more before deciding.”)
- Automations triggered by buyer behavior (e.g., if contact opens email, add tag “engaged”; if no open after 48h, send SMS reminder)
- Calendar integration (Outlook, Google Calendar) to track showings alongside calls and meetings
Problem 3: You’re Spending 10+ Hours/Week on Admin
Entering contact info. Moving contacts between pipeline stages. Scheduling follow-ups. Managing email lists. Tracking which leads are “hot” vs. “cold.”
GoHighLevel’s solution: Workflows that do the admin for you.
- New lead form submission → contact created + qualified (via lead scoring) + assigned to agent + welcome SMS sent (all automatic, < 2 seconds)
- Buyer fills out “property preferences” form → lead tagged with property type + price range + area → matched to 5 similar listings automatically → email sent with listings
- Showing scheduled → SMS reminder 24h before + SMS to agent to prepare
- No-show on showing → task created (“Follow up with [buyer], understand objection”)
Agents report reclaiming 8–12 hours/week from manual admin, redirecting that time to prospecting and client meetings.
Problem 4: Team Coordination Falls Apart
You’re a broker with 8 agents. Agent A has a buyer; Agent B has the listing. They don’t talk. Opportunity lost.
Or: You have a team of 3 agents. You don’t know which agent is following up with which leads. Leads get double-contacted or forgotten.
GoHighLevel’s solution: Shared CRM with team roles and permissions.
- All 8 agents log into one GoHighLevel account (sub-accounts in Unlimited plan)
- Every agent sees the shared lead pool (if your brokerage model is collaborative)
- Or each agent owns their own lead pool (if independent)
- You (broker) see all activity across all agents in one dashboard
- Automations run across the entire team (e.g., all new leads get assigned to the next available agent in round-robin order)
Problem 5: Past Clients Aren’t Generating Repeat & Referral Business
You closed a deal with Sarah 2 years ago. She might know someone who wants to buy or sell. But you haven’t touched base since closing. Opportunity lost.
GoHighLevel’s solution: Automated past-client nurture.
- Workflow triggers on deal closing date (saved in a custom field)
- 30 days after closing: “Hi Sarah, how’s the new place? Happy to help if you know anyone buying or selling”
- 6 months after closing: Birthday/anniversary email (if birthday is on file)
- 12 months after closing: “It’s been a year! Time for a market update. Your home appreciated 8%.”
Agents report 5–15% of closed deals come from past-client referrals when nurture is automated. Manual outreach gets 0–2%.
GoHighLevel Feature Breakdown for Real Estate Agents
1. Lead Capture & Qualification (First Touch)
Real estate agents get leads from multiple sources: website forms, Facebook ads, Zillow, direct calls, referrals, door knockers, open houses.
GoHighLevel consolidates all of them:
| Lead Source | How GoHighLevel Captures It |
|---|---|
| Website inquiry form | Native form builder (maps to CRM) |
| Facebook/Instagram ads | Lead ads integration (auto-import) |
| Zillow/Realtor.com | Zapier integration (IFTTT workflow) |
| Phone call | Built-in calling + auto-log |
| Text message | Incoming SMS auto-creates/updates contact |
| Email inquiry | Forwarded email auto-creates contact (via email-to-CRM) |
| Open house signup | QR code → landing page → form → CRM |
| Referral | Manual entry or referral-partner form |
Example workflow:
Trigger: New form submission (website inquiry)
Action 1: Create contact with name, email, phone, property interest
Action 2: Auto-qualify via lead score (if price range > $500K, tag "high-value")
Action 3: Send SMS: "Thanks for your interest! Quick question: timeline to buy—next 30 days or 3–6 months?"
Action 4: Create task: "[Agent name], follow up with this lead in 1 hour"
Action 5: Add to email sequence: 5-email buyer qualification sequence (starts immediately)Result: Lead arrives → qualified → first touch sent → task reminder all within 5 minutes. Agent just needs to respond.
2. Lead Scoring & Prioritization
You have 50 leads. Which ones should you call first? The warm ones. But how do you know which are warm?
Lead Scoring in GoHighLevel:
Automatic scoring based on:
- Form completion (15 points for website inquiry; 50 points for “ready to buy in 30 days”)
- Email engagement (10 points per open; 25 points per click)
- SMS engagement (20 points for SMS response; 50 points for “yes, want to schedule showing”)
- Website behavior (5 points per page visit; 15 points for visiting “open houses” section)
- Time-on-site (25 points if visit > 5 min; 50 points if > 15 min)
- Calendar action (75 points if scheduled showing)
Example scoring scenario:
- Lead A: Form submission (15) + email open (10) + website visit 8 min (25) + SMS response (20) = 70 points (HOT)
- Lead B: Form submission (15) + no email open + no SMS response = 15 points (COLD)
- Lead C: Form submission (15) + email open (10) + calendar booking (75) = 100 points (PRIORITY—ready to buy)
You sort your to-do list by lead score. Call the 100s and 70s first. Nurture the 15s with automated sequences.
3. Automated Follow-Up Sequences (The Deal Closer)
This is the heart of GoHighLevel for real estate. The 81% of leads that need 5+ touches? Automations handle them.
Buyer Journey Sequence (10 emails + SMS over 60 days):
Day 0 (Immediate): SMS: "Hi [First], thanks for your interest in properties in [Area].
What's your timeline—buying in 30 days or exploring options?"
Day 0 (15 min later): Email: "Here's what to expect when buying a home" [educational PDF]
Day 1: SMS: "Thoughts on my last question? Happy to help narrow your search."
Day 3: Email: "3 properties just hit the market in [Area] matching your criteria" [links to listings]
Day 5: SMS: "Found a gem—$450K condo, 2BR, move-in ready. Worth a look?"
Day 7: Email: "Let's talk through your priorities—schedule a 15-min call" [Calendly link]
Day 10: SMS: "Following up on that condo—still interested in seeing more properties?"
Day 14: Email: "Market update: 12 homes sold in [Area] this week" [stats + new listings]
Day 21: Email: "Home buying myths debunked—what you need to know" [educational]
Day 30: SMS: "It's been a month. Still looking to buy? Let me know how I can help."
Day 60: Email: "Final check-in—if you're still interested, here's how to move forward" [call-to-action]Result: If the lead doesn’t respond by day 14, you know they’re lukewarm. If they click on a listing email, they’re hot—task triggers immediately for you to call.
Seller Journey Sequence (different messaging, 8 emails + SMS over 45 days):
- Day 0: “Thinking about selling? Let’s talk market value”
- Day 3: “What your home is worth today: [Zestimate or CMA estimate]”
- Day 7: “3 ways to maximize your home’s sale price”
- Day 14: “Recent sales in your neighborhood—your home’s competitive position”
- Day 30: “Ready to list? Schedule a free home evaluation”
- etc.
Each sequence is customizable per agent, team, or market.
4. SMS for Showing Coordination
Real estate showing no-shows are expensive. You drive 30 min to meet a buyer; they don’t show; you lose the time and the opportunity to build rapport.
GoHighLevel SMS automation for showings:
Day of showing booked: SMS sent
"Hi Sarah—confirming your showing of 456 Oak St tomorrow at 2 PM.
Parking is on the street. See you then!"
24 hours before showing: Reminder SMS
"Reminder: Showing tomorrow at 2 PM, 456 Oak St. Reply 'C' to confirm or reschedule."
If no reply within 2 hours: Follow-up SMS
"Sarah, haven't heard from you. Still on for tomorrow? Let me know!"
If still no reply: Task created for agent
"[Agent], Sarah hasn't confirmed showing tomorrow. Call to confirm or reschedule."
After showing: SMS sent (auto-triggered by agent logging activity as "completed showing")
"Thanks for seeing 456 Oak St, Sarah! What did you think? Let's chat—call me when you get a chance."
If no response within 24 hours: SMS reminder
"Checking in on 456 Oak St. Interested in seeing more properties or want to make an offer?"Impact: No-show rates drop 35–45%. Buyer engagement increases because they feel remembered and prioritized.
5. Transaction Management & Closing Coordination
Once a buyer is ready to write an offer (or a seller is ready to sign listing agreement), the deal moves into transaction mode.
GoHighLevel transaction workflow:
Trigger: Agent changes pipeline stage to "Offer Pending"
Action 1: Create custom deal record with:
- Buyer name, contact, phone
- Property address, price, terms
- Offer date, expiration date
- Contingencies (inspection, appraisal, etc.)
- Closing date
Action 2: Send SMS to buyer
"Offer submitted for [address]. Awaiting response from seller. I'll keep you updated every step."
Action 3: Create tasks for agent
- Day 0: "Prepare offer document"
- Day 1: "Submit offer to listing agent"
- Day 2: "Follow up on offer status"
- Day 5: "Prepare for inspection"
- Day 21: "Prepare for closing"
Action 4: Auto-email to buyer at key milestones
- Offer accepted: "Great news! Offer accepted. Next step: home inspection scheduling."
- Appraisal ordered: "Appraisal ordered. Should be completed by [date]."
- Inspection completed: "Inspection done. Let's review the report together."
- Closing scheduled: "Closing is [date] at [time]. Here's what to bring."
Action 5: Calendar integration
- Inspection date added to agent's calendar
- Appraisal date added
- Closing date added (with 2-day reminder)Agent never has to manually track these timelines. GoHighLevel sends reminders to both agent and buyer, keeping everyone aligned.
6. Team Management & Agent Sub-Accounts (Brokers)
If you’re a broker with 10+ agents, GoHighLevel’s team features are essential.
Broker dashboard:
- See all agents’ leads at a glance (how many per agent, hot vs. cold, stage distribution)
- Set rules: leads auto-assigned to next available agent (round-robin)
- Monitor agent activity (calls logged, follow-ups sent, deals closed)
- Create team-wide automations (all agents’ buyers get the same 10-email sequence)
- Generate reports (deals closed per agent, lead-to-close conversion rate, pipeline value)
Agent sub-accounts (Pro or Unlimited plan):
- Each agent gets their own login
- They see only their own leads (unless team sharing is enabled)
- Broker can pull reports across all agents
- Automations run consistently for all agents (no agent-to-agent variation)
Example broker workflow:
Trigger: New lead comes in via website form
Action 1: Auto-assign to next available agent (round-robin: Agent A → Agent B → Agent C → Agent A)
Action 2: Send SMS to assigned agent
"New lead: Sarah (buyer, $500K budget, 30-day timeline). Lead score: 85/100. Assigned to you. Call when ready."
Action 3: Send SMS to lead
"Hi Sarah! Thanks for your interest. Your agent [Agent Name] will call you within 2 hours. Questions? Reply here."
Action 4: Create task for agent
"[Agent A], follow up with Sarah (lead score 85). High priority."
Action 5: Broker sees dashboard update
"New lead assigned to Agent A. Broker can see lead details, score, and track if agent follows up within SLA (2 hours)."Brokers report 30–40% faster deal closes when leads are auto-assigned to available agents (vs. letting agents pick their own leads, which creates inconsistency).
Real-World Agent Scenarios: How GoHighLevel Closes More Deals
Scenario 1: Solo Agent, 8 Deals/Month → 12 Deals/Month
Setup:
- Sarah is a solo residential agent in Austin
- She gets ~15 leads/month (website, Zillow, Facebook ads, referrals)
- Typical close rate: 30% (4.5 deals/month, rounded to 8 with repeat/referral)
- Manual follow-up: lots of forgotten leads, inconsistent messaging
With GoHighLevel (Pro plan, $199/month):
| Metric | Before | After | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leads captured/month | 15 | 15 | Same (still 15 leads) |
| Follow-up touches per lead | 2–3 (manual) | 5+ (automated) | 67% more touches |
| Lead response rate | 35% | 65% | 86% increase |
| Conversion rate | 30% | 48% | 60% increase (more touches = higher close rate) |
| Deals closed/month | 4.5 | 7.2 | 2.7 more deals/month |
| Deal value | $450K avg. commission | $450K avg. commission | Same |
| Commission per deal | 2.5% avg. = $11.25K | 2.5% avg. = $11.25K | Same |
| Deals/year | 54 | 86 | +32 deals/year |
| Annual commission | $607.5K | $967.5K | +$360K/year revenue |
| Annual GoHighLevel cost | $0 | $2,388 | $2,388 |
| Annual ROI | N/A | $357.6K profit | 14,900% ROI |
Why the increase: Sarah was closing 4.5 deals from 15 leads (30% rate). With GoHighLevel automation, she touches 100% of leads 5+ times instead of 2–3 times. Conversion climbs to 48% (7.2 of 15 leads). The extra 2.7 deals = $30.4K gross commission × 12 months = $360K/year additional revenue.
Real impact: Sarah spends 10 fewer hours/week on admin. She can prospect more, which grows her lead volume. If she scales to 25 leads/month with the same 48% conversion rate, she closes 12 deals/month (50% increase from 8).
Scenario 2: Team of 4 Agents (Broker), Unified CRM
Setup:
- James is a broker with 4 agents in Dallas
- Each agent closes 6 deals/month (24 total/month for the team)
- Problem: leads are scattered across 4 different CRMs (or spreadsheets); no visibility into pipeline health; agents duplicate efforts or miss leads
- Sales velocity: 30–45 days from lead to contract
With GoHighLevel (Unlimited plan, $497/month for team):
| Metric | Before | After | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team leads/month | 60 | 60 | Same (input same, but better processed) |
| Visibility into pipeline | None (siloed by agent) | Full (James sees all 4 agents’ deals) | 100% transparency |
| Lead assignment time | 2–4 hours (manual) | < 30 seconds (auto round-robin) | Faster routing |
| Agent collaboration | Minimal (“whose lead is this?”) | High (shared notes, shared sequences) | Better teamwork |
| Deals closed/month | 24 | 32 | 33% increase |
| Deal value | $450K avg. | $450K avg. | Same |
| Commission per team | 2.5% = $27K/deal | 2.5% = $27K/deal | Same |
| Team annual commission | $7.776M | $10.368M | +$2.592M/year |
| Annual GoHighLevel cost | $0 | $5,964 | $5,964 |
| Annual ROI | N/A | $2.586M profit | 43,400% ROI |
Why the increase: The team was closing 24 deals/month because leads were scattered and inconsistently followed up. With unified CRM + automation, James can:
- See all leads in one dashboard (identify which agents are bottlenecks)
- Auto-assign leads fairly (no agent gaming the system by cherry-picking)
- Run team-wide follow-up sequences (consistency across all 4 agents)
- Track deals from lead to close (see which marketing sources convert best)
Result: 33% more deals (from better process, not more leads). For a $450K avg. deal with 2.5% commission ($11.25K), that’s 8 extra deals/month × 12 months × $11.25K = $1.08M additional annual revenue for the team (minus $5,964 platform cost).
Real impact: James now spends 5 hours/week managing team operations instead of 15 hours. He can focus on recruiting better agents, not managing spreadsheets.
Scenario 3: Real Estate Team with White-Label CRM (Broker Building SaaS Revenue)
Setup:
- Michael runs a brokerage with 30 agents across 3 cities
- He wants to differentiate his brokerage by offering a custom CRM (white-label GoHighLevel)
- He charges his agents $99/month for the custom “Brokerage CRM” platform
- He uses GoHighLevel Unlimited SaaS Mode to white-label it
Economics:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GoHighLevel Unlimited cost | $497/month |
| Agent sub-accounts | 30 agents × $99/month = $2,970/month |
| Michael’s commission | 45% (tier 2 in GoHighLevel SaaS Mode) = $1,336.50/month |
| Michael’s annual recurring revenue | $1,336.50 × 12 = $16,038/year (from platform alone) |
| Plus: Michael charges onboarding/training | $500 per agent × 30 = $15,000 one-time |
| Year 1 platform revenue | $16,038 + $15,000 = $31,038 |
| Year 1 GoHighLevel cost | $5,964 |
| Year 1 profit | $25,074 |
| Year 2+ profit (just recurring) | $16,038/year |
| 3-year profit | $25,074 + $16,038 + $16,038 = $57,150 |
Plus bonus: Agents stay with Michael’s brokerage longer because they’re invested in the custom platform. Retention improves 15–25%, reducing recruiting costs.
Real impact: Michael transforms from a commission-only brokerage (agent-dependent revenue) to a brokerage with recurring platform revenue ($16K/year). If he grows to 50 agents at $99/month, that’s $47.3K/year in recurring platform revenue (after GHL’s 55% cut).
GoHighLevel Pricing for Real Estate Agents
Plan Recommendation by Agent Type
| Agent Type | Recommended Plan | Cost | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo freelance/contract agent | Starter | $99/month | Low cost, 1 seat only, 500 SMS/month (enough for 5–10 leads) |
| Solo agent, 15+ leads/month | Pro | $199/month | 3 team seats (for admin help), 5,000 SMS/month, full API |
| Team of 3–5 agents | Pro or Unlimited | $199–$497 | Pro = 3 agents max; Unlimited = unlimited agents + white-label |
| Broker, 10+ agents + SaaS revenue | Unlimited | $497/month | Team seats + white-label SaaS Mode + recurring commission (40–50%) |
Cost-to-Revenue Analysis: Solo Agent
Starter Plan ($99/month):
- Cost: $1,188/year
- Leads acquired: 15/month × 12 = 180/year
- Conversion rate: 35% (with basic GoHighLevel follow-up)
- Deals: 63/year
- Deal value: $450K avg.
- Commission: 2.5% = $11,250/deal
- Revenue: 63 × $11,250 = $708,750/year
- ROI: ($708,750 - $1,188) / $1,188 = 59,700% ROI
Cost is negligible compared to revenue. Even Unlimited plan ($497/month = $5,964/year) is just 0.84% of annual revenue.
GoHighLevel Features Ranked for Real Estate
Must-Haves (Critical for Real Estate)
| Feature | GoHighLevel Rating | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| CRM with custom fields | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Track property preferences, loan type, timeline, etc. |
| SMS automation | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Showing reminders, offer updates, buyer engagement |
| Email automation | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Buyer/seller nurture sequences |
| Lead scoring | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Prioritize hot leads; spend time on closeable deals |
| Calendar integration | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Showing scheduling, appointment tracking |
| Task management | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Never forget a follow-up |
| Team management | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Broker oversight + agent sub-accounts |
| Reporting | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ | Pipeline health, conversion rates, deal analytics |
Nice-to-Haves (Useful but Not Critical)
| Feature | GoHighLevel Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Landing pages | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ | Good for targeted campaigns; not essential for transaction-focused agents |
| Webinar hosting | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ | Agents don’t often use; focus is lead-to-close, not group events |
| Reputation management | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ | Integrates with review platforms; helpful but not critical |
| Calls (VoIP) | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ | Call logging works; voice quality is good but not premium |
Not Needed for Real Estate Agents
| Feature | GoHighLevel Offers It? | Why Skip |
|---|---|---|
| E-commerce/product sales | Yes, but not needed | Real estate is a service, not product sales |
| Funnel builder | Yes, but basic | Most agents don’t run advertising funnels |
| Video hosting | Yes, via integrations | Can use YouTube or Vimeo for property tours |
| Affiliate program management | Yes, but not relevant | Real estate isn’t affiliate-based |
Workflow: Real Estate Agent’s Typical Week
Here’s how a real estate agent uses GoHighLevel day-to-day:
Monday Morning
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Login to GoHighLevel dashboard
- See 7 new leads from weekend (website form, Facebook ads, Zillow)
- Auto-assigned by system: 2 to you, 5 to team members
- Lead scores: 2 @ 85+, others @ 40–60
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Review high-score leads
- Lead 1 (Sarah): 85 score, “buyer, $400K budget, 30-day timeline”
- Lead 2 (Mike): 78 score, “buyer, looking to upgrade, flexible timeline”
- Both have already received SMS + email (auto-sent Friday night)
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Call the hot leads
- Call Sarah: “Hi Sarah, I saw your inquiry for $400K homes. I have 3 new listings that match. When can we schedule showings?”
- Call Mike: “Hi Mike, thanks for reaching out. Let me send you some options and we’ll find the right fit.”
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Log activity in GoHighLevel
- Call logged (date, time, duration, outcome)
- Notes: “Sarah interested in showing 3 properties Thursday. Sent her link to schedule.”
- Task created: “Schedule 3 showings with Sarah Thursday 2 PM”
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Check automations running
- 45 contacts are in buyer nurture sequence (day 0–60)
- 12 past-client follow-ups queued for this week (6-month and 12-month anniversary emails)
- 8 leads in “cold” pool (score < 30); automated nurture running; you check on them quarterly
Wednesday
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Prepare for showings with Sarah
- GoHighLevel sends Sarah SMS: “Reminder: showings tomorrow (Thursday) at 2, 3:30, and 5 PM. Meet at first address.”
- GoHighLevel creates tasks for you: “Print comps for 3 properties,” “Walk through each property beforehand”
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After showings
- Log showing outcomes in
