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Why Social Media Always Gets Pushed to the Bottom of the List

July 22, 20252 min read

Why Social Media Always Gets Pushed to the Bottom of the List

If content is always the thing you meant to do but didn’t — I get it.

You’ve got showings, client follow-ups, a mile-long inbox… and somewhere in there, you’re supposed to create, caption, and schedule strategic posts?

Yeah. It’s no wonder it doesn’t get done.

But here’s the truth: the agents who grow their brand online aren’t working harder. They’ve just stopped trying to do it all in the moment.

Let’s break down why this keeps happening — and how to fix it.


High Converting Social Post Idea

You’re Managing Content Like It’s a To-Do List

When you treat content like a daily task, it competes with everything else that day.

And guess what usually wins?
The showing. The call. The client crisis.

That doesn’t mean social isn’t important.
It just means it needs to live in a different workflow.

Planning content once a week — instead of every day — takes the pressure off and keeps you consistent even when your week explodes.


You don’t need more reminders — just a better system

You Don’t Have a Clear System (Yet)

When you sit down to post and your first thought is, “What should I even say?”
You’re already behind.

It’s not a motivation issue — it’s a lack-of-structure issue.

A solid content system gives you:

  • A bank of plug-and-post ideas

  • Templates to save hours

  • A schedule that runs whether you’re available or not

Without a system, everything takes longer. And let’s be honest — it’s way easier to skip it altogether.


You’re Trying to Remember Instead of Automate

If “remember to post something” is on your daily mental checklist, you’re going to burn out fast.

You don’t need more reminders.
You need
less remembering.

That’s the power of a content workflow:
It’s not just about posting — it’s about building a structure that works when you’re busy, tired, or somewhere between showings.


Here’s the Good News

You don’t need a bigger team, more hours, or a motivational quote to stay consistent.

You just need a better plan.

And if you’re still handling content one post at a time — that’s fixable. That’s where I come in.


Want to See What a Simple, Repeatable Content System Could Look Like for You?
Let’s talk. No pitch. No pressure.No pressure. No pitch.
Just clarity on what’s working for other agents right now — and how you can make it your own.

Send me a message — I’ll walk you through it.

Sarah Anstey, a passionate social media marketing expert with a deep understanding of the real estate industry, our agency is dedicated to helping agents and brokerages thrive in the digital world—so you can focus on closing deals, not managing social media.

Sarah Anstey

Sarah Anstey, a passionate social media marketing expert with a deep understanding of the real estate industry, our agency is dedicated to helping agents and brokerages thrive in the digital world—so you can focus on closing deals, not managing social media.

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