The Effectiveness of Digital Marketing on the Sales Performance of Real Estate Agents in Selangor
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Digital Marketing, Sales Performance, Real Estate AgentsAbstract
Marketing involves the processes of developing, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that create value for customers, clients, partners, and society. With the rapid adoption of digital tools across industries, companies are now able to gain real-time customer insights and communicate value more effectively. Digital marketing has become increasingly essential in the real estate industry; however, many agents still experience inconsistent results when applying digital tools, especially in highly competitive markets such as Selangor. These challenges highlight the need to evaluate whether digital marketing truly enhances sales outcomes for real estate practitioners. This study investigates the effectiveness. This study investigates the effectiveness of digital marketing on the sales performance of real estate agents in Selangor. The objectives are (i) to identify the components of the digital marketing process, (ii) to examine the criteria influencing sales performance among real estate agents, and (iii) to evaluate the role of digital marketing in improving sales outcomes. A questionnaire survey was used as the primary data collection method, and the data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) through reliability analyses, frequency, and descriptive statistics. The findings reveal that most respondents recognize the positive influence of digital marketing on sales performance. However, the study also indicates that poorly designed or improperly executed strategies can undermine sales outcomes and expose real estate companies to financial risk. Overall, the research underscores the importance of adopting effective digital marketing strategies to enhance sales performance among real estate agents in Selangor, contributing to greater competitiveness and long-term sustainability in the industry.
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