๐ฐ Budget Planning for Google Ads in Real Estate
Proper budget planning helps ensure you’re getting the most leads for the lowest cost — without wasting ad spend.
1. ๐งฎ Start with a Monthly Budget Framework
A solid starting point for real estate Google Ads in India is:
Business Size | Monthly Budget |
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Local Realtor | ₹20,000 – ₹50,000 |
Real Estate Agency | ₹50,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
Builder/Developer | ₹1,00,000+ |
Break down your total budget by campaign types:
Campaign Type | % Allocation | Purpose |
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Search Ads | 50–60% | High-intent keyword traffic |
Performance Max | 20–30% | AI-based reach across all Google platforms |
Display Retargeting | 10–15% | Re-engage website visitors |
YouTube Ads | 5–10% | Visual storytelling (project walkthroughs, testimonials) |
3. ๐ CPL Benchmarks to Guide Budget
Lead Type | Average CPL Range (INR) |
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Budget Homes | ₹100 – ₹250 |
Mid-Segment Homes | ₹200 – ₹400 |
Premium/Villa Leads | ₹400 – ₹800 |
NRI/Investor Leads | ₹600 – ₹1500 |
๐ Lead Tracking Setup: Don’t Lose Your Leads!
Tracking leads properly is essential for measuring performance and ROI.
๐ง 1. Enable Google Ads Conversion Tracking
Track when a user:
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Submits an inquiry form
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Calls directly from the ad
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Clicks WhatsApp or chat
Steps:
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Create a conversion action in Google Ads
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Add the tracking code to your website (or use Google Tag Manager)
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Track specific buttons or thank-you page visits
๐ 2. Connect Google Ads with Google Analytics (GA4)
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View detailed user behavior post-click
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Set goals like "form submission" or "page view duration"
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Track funnel drop-offs
๐ฒ 3. Use Call Tracking Software
Use tools like:
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CallRail
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Exotel
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Knowlarity
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MyOperator
You’ll be able to:
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Track the source of every call
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Record and analyze conversations
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Attribute calls to specific campaigns/keywords
๐ฌ 4. CRM or Google Sheets Integration
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Use a CRM like Zoho, HubSpot, or Real Geeks
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Automatically log leads from forms, calls, and WhatsApp
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Track follow-ups, site visits, and conversions
Don’t want a CRM? Use Google Sheets with Zapier or Make (Integromat) for basic automation.
๐ฏ Final Tips for Budget & Tracking Success
✅ Start with Search Ads, test Performance Max with visuals
✅ Monitor CPL daily; pause keywords or ads that underperform
✅ Schedule ads for peak hours (10am–9pm for India)
✅ Review call recordings weekly for quality
✅ Tag leads in CRM: “Hot,” “Warm,” “Cold” for remarketing
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