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Moving to a new brokerage? Welcome to the next chapter in your professional journey!

Changing brokerages is a significant decision, and the way you communicate it can make a lasting impact on your sphere of influence. That includes not just family and friends, past clients and current leads. It also includes your colleagues and referral partners, and even the community at large.

This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling announcement letter tailored to two distinct groups: your friends, family, and clients (Group 1), and the real estate community (Group 2). You’ll also find best practices for making your move with style and grace, using this as an opportunity to re-introduce yourself and refresh your brand.

Knowing what to say when you announce your move is just the beginning. You also need to decide what format your announcement will come in. You may have a few personal friends and close colleagues for whom you’ll want to craft a personal, handwritten note.

You may have older clients who would appreciate a snail-mailed announcement letter and a couple of your new business cards. You’ll probably also mail hard copies of your announcement to any geographical farms that you regularly work.

For most of your SOI, however, you’ll be sending your announcement via email. Make it a priority to get your new CRM set up with updated email addresses so that you can take care of this important task ASAP.

A big move can offer an opportunity to get more attention for your business. Many local publications and city-focused blogs have real estate sections, and there are real estate trade publications like Inman, RISMedia, Real Deal and others that run announcements about moves by top producers and teams.

If you’re not currently working with a PR firm and you don’t have a media contact, consider hiring a copywriter with experience creating press releases. Decide what media outlets you want to reach out to locally or nationally and submit your press release to their real estate editor or to a staff writer who specializes in your market or niche or in brokerage moves.

If you’re re-branding as part of your move, make sure that your branding elements and marketing collateral are updated as soon as possible so that they can become a feature of your story. The more complete the rollout of your move and re-brand, the bigger impact you can make.

Consider what changes or updates you need to make to the written elements of your marketing. A new bio, new website copy, updated social media profiles, and other copywritten elements. Again, these are often considered “set it and forget it” elements, but they should be revisited and updated often to keep them fresh and current.

One often overlooked element of branding and marketing is an updated professional headshot. Many people continue to use outdated headshots long after they cease to resemble them. In addition, many real estate agents are still using old-fashioned “elbow grab” headshots that look stiff and posed.

Seek out a professional photographer who specializes in headshots and schedule a session with several clothing and background changes. You’ll come away with a selection of headshots — some formal, some casual — that you can submit along with your media announcement.

If you have a team or support staff, make sure that they have a brand guide with your new color codes, fonts, logos, headshots, and other updated information so that there’s a cohesive look to every communication that comes from your office.

In conclusion, announcing a move is not just about notification; it’s an opportunity to strengthen relationships, attract new business, and foster collaboration. Remember to tailor the content to each group, making them feel valued and excited about the positive changes ahead. Good luck with your brokerage transition!