The employer is checking whether you can think strategically about outbound channels beyond just dialing, and whether you can implement a low-cost idea that fits a solo agent's bandwidth.
Pick one underused method, justify why it works, then outline a simple 3-step implementation with tracking, and close with how it saves the agent time or money.
Start by naming one specific method rather than hedging, and make it something a solo agent can actually sustain. A strong choice is video voicemail or a short neighborhood walkthrough clip sent through SMS or Facebook Messenger, followed by a tracked callback. Explain that this works because it cuts through the noise of generic texts and emails, and it shows local market knowledge that a listing seller immediately values. Then walk through your implementation plainly. Say you would build a simple list of expired listings or FSBOs from public sources, record a 20 to 30 second clip on your phone highlighting recent sales or the neighborhood's appeal, then send it with a one-line intro and schedule a follow-up call within 48 hours. Emphasize tracking by logging every send, open, and reply in a spreadsheet, and mention that you would only need an hour a day for this, which fits a solo agent's bandwidth. Close by noting that this method costs nothing but time, and it positions the agent as proactive rather than pushy, which matters in the Philippine market where buyers and sellers respond better to a personal, visual touch than to another cold call. Keep your tone confident and practical, and avoid vague phrases like "I think it could work" by stating exactly what you would do from day one.
Some candidates answer vaguely with 'I think social media is good' or use Taglish like 'marami kasing nag-i-scroll sa Facebook.' Instead, name a specific method and show a concrete workflow, e.g. a 20-second neighborhood video sent by text with a tracked follow-up call.
Situation
In a previous role supporting a real estate agent, I noticed that phone calls to expired listing leads were getting very few callbacks, and most voicemails went unanswered.
Task
I wanted to test a lightweight outreach method that would stand out without requiring the agent to record hours of video or spend money on ads.
Action
I created a short 20-second video market update for each target neighborhood, recorded by the agent on her phone, and sent it via text message to 50 expired listing homeowners with a line like 'This is for your street, no need to reply.' I used a free screen recording tool and scheduled a follow-up call two days later for anyone who watched the video.
Result
The video open rate was high, and 6 homeowners replied. The agent booked 3 listing appointments from that single batch, one of which sold.
A short, hyper-local video can turn a cold text into a warm conversation if you follow up quickly.
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