Instagram Updates for 2025: What Marketers Need to Know

Feeling left behind by Instagram’s rapid evolution? Need help understanding how recent updates can benefit your business?

In this article, we’ll explore some of Instagram’s newest features and what they mean to marketers.

Instagram continues to be a powerhouse platform for marketers and Instagram creators, with recent statistics highlighting its importance:

  • 90% of Instagram accounts follow at least one business account
  • 70% of users discover new products on Instagram
  • 50% of users visit a website after seeing an Instagram ad

To maintain this relevancy, Instagram continues to evolve with new features designed to increase engagement, improve content creation, and facilitate easier communication between brands and their audiences.

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Boost Productivity with Task Delegation: Find, Train & Retain

As a real estate agent, there comes a point where you realize you simply can’t do it all on your own. You’ve built a thriving business and nailed down your systems, but the day-to-day grind of managing administrative tasks, client communication, and transaction coordination is consuming your time.

If you want to focus on scaling your business, closing more deals, and growing your client base, delegation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity.

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Luxury real estate is a team sport

Elevating your brand and providing stellar service to high-end clients, luxury expert Kofi Nartey writes, means becoming the hub of a trusted, supportive service ecosystem.

Having played sports at the highest levels, I have come to appreciate the importance of having the right team.

Even in my 10-year professional acting career, I saw the efforts of everyone around me and how they contributed to a successful show or movie. This included the writers, producers, set designs, wardrobe, hair and make-up, grips, gaffers and more, who created the perfect environment for us actors to be in character and deliver the ultimate performance.

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5 Strategies to Market a House with a Dated Kitchen

Remodeled kitchens help sell houses faster and for higher prices, but what can be done when the kitchen, the heart of the house, shows its age?

Key Takeaways:

To compensate for a dated kitchen, there are different strategies you can take:

  • Adjust the price downward to reflect work that needs to be undertaken
  • Have sellers make cosmetic changes to help it look fresher
  • Compete with up-to-date kitchens by helping buyers envision a major overhaul

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5 must-know strategies to stay ahead of the industry’s evolution

Discover 5 essential strategies to stay ahead as clients and the real estate market evolve. Chris Pollinger shares expert insights on how to adapt and thrive.

The real estate industry is evolving fast, and the question isn’t just whether your business is ready — it’s whether you’ll lead or get left behind.

The needs of today’s clients have shifted, driven by new expectations around personalization, engagement and digital sophistication. Meeting these demands isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity for survival in an ultra-competitive market.

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The art of time blocking: A business basic every agent must learn

An effective plan for time management allows you to focus on the things that matter most to you, both personally and professionally, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes.

In the fast-paced world of real estate, effective time management is crucial for success. One of the most powerful tools agents can use to maximize productivityand ensure they focus on what truly matters is time blocking. This technique not only helps agents prioritize tasks but also fosters a sense of control over their schedules. Here’s a deeper dive into the art of time blocking and why every agent should master it.

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How to Enhance Your Home Staging Strategy

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For real estate agents who understand the importance of style, your website is more than just an online presence; it’s a reflection of your expertise, the quality of your services and your ability to present homes in the best possible light.

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Boost your local SEO with unique, community-specific content

Forget trying to compete with the big national names. Focus on local, community-specific SEO to stand out in online searches, David Marden writes.

In the competitive world of real estate, it’s easy to get caught up in traditional marketing strategies that focus solely on property listings, recent sales and market trends. While these elements are important, they often struggle to stand out against national competitors who dominate search rankings.

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How to Build Your Real Estate Brand

Building a successful real estate brand isn’t just a step; it’s your key to unlocking doors, literally and figuratively. In this guide, we’ll provide a step-by-step approach for establishing your brand while emphasizing the importance of nurturing relationships and using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

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Use Focus and Flexibility to Navigate Change

Imagine you woke up on a remote tropical desert island. No one is around. No restaurants. No Starbucks. No wifi. Everything completely changed. In an instant. But, here’s the thing: you’re still somewhere on planet Earth. It’s beautiful and you know how to operate here. Yes, your immediate future is vastly different, but you can survive. You can create. You can eat. In short, you can find a way.

The same is true for your real estate career. Sometimes, things shift and look vastly different than they did a couple of months ago. The market takes a turn. You pick up a new neighborhood. Your family life changes and you have to move and rebuild your business somewhere else. Practice changes come down the pike. No matter what though, if you can pivot and stay flexible, you can ride the waves of change.

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