The Agent Goldmine - Real Estate Agent Business Building
The Agent Goldmine - Real Estate Agent Business Building
Ali Garced and Shelby Johnson
Ep. 198 Instagram for Realtors: Are you getting enough engagement?
10 minutes Posted Jan 13, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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Welcome to The Agent Goldmine with Ali & Shelby! In this quick-hit episode, let’s break down how real estate agents should be using Instagram heading into 2026. If you’ve been wondering why your engagement feels off or how to grow without chasing trends, this one’s for you. Learn more about:

  • how to calculate engagement for accounts under 5,000 followers

  • what Instagram engagement actually means in 2026

  • understanding shadow banning and common misconceptions

  • what trial reels are and how they work

  • how trial reels help agents reach new followers

  • evaluating whether your Instagram account is healthy

  • simple content tweaks to improve performance

  • practical Instagram growth tips for real estate agents

Listen to the full episode now and start using Instagram the right way to grow your audience and your business in 2026!


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