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September 29, 2026·Advertising·12 min

Advertising for a real estate agency: which channels bring enquiries and what a client costs in 2026

An agency advertises differently from a developer: there is no property of its own, it sells a service and trust. Channels in order of effect, the market cost of an enquiry and a deal in 2026, and a 30-day plan that stops the budget leak.

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