Real Estate Advertising

Real Estate Advertising in the Bay Area

With 154 screens across 74+ buildings from San Francisco to Silicon Valley, Vertical Impression puts your real estate listings and brand in front of Bay Area's most active homebuyers and sellers—right where they live.

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Why Bay Area Realtors Need to Advertise Where Buyers Live

The Bay Area real estate market is one of the most competitive and high-value in the world. Median home prices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and surrounding communities rank among the highest nationally, and tech IPOs and stock vesting events create constant waves of buyers with significant purchasing power.

Yet realtor advertising faces serious challenges. Zillow and Redfin dominate online search, making it expensive for individual agents to compete digitally. Social media advertising for real estate is saturated, with every agent running Facebook and Instagram campaigns. And traditional methods like open house signs and mailers reach only a tiny fraction of potential buyers.

Elevator advertising reaches Bay Area residents in premium buildings—the exact demographic most likely to be buying or selling property. When a tech executive in a SoMa condo decides to buy a house in Palo Alto, the realtor they've seen daily in their elevator is the one who gets the call.

Bay Area, by the Numbers

154

Digital Screens in the Bay Area

74

Premium Buildings

104M+

Monthly Impressions

Why Elevator Ads Work for Bay Area Realtors

Reach Buyers Where They Currently Live

Premium Bay Area condo and apartment buildings house residents who are actively considering their next real estate move—whether upgrading within SF, buying in Silicon Valley, or investing in Oakland.

Showcase Listings With Premium Visuals

Full-screen elevator displays showcase your listings with rich photography and key details—far more impactful than a small Zillow thumbnail or Instagram post.

Build Your Personal Brand Locally

Real estate success depends on local brand recognition. Daily elevator exposure in your target neighborhoods establishes you as the go-to agent for that community.

Capture IPO and Vesting Event Buyers

Time campaigns around major tech IPOs, vesting events, and bonus seasons when Bay Area professionals suddenly have the liquidity for a major real estate purchase.

How Elevator Ads Compare for Realtors

Metric

Elevator Ads

Bus Shelters

Social Ads

Buyer Quality

Premium building residents

Random neighborhood traffic

Interest-based targeting

Listing Showcase

Full-screen HD display

Small poster format

Thumbnail in crowded feed

Agent Brand Building

Daily community presence

Inconsistent visibility

Algorithm-dependent reach

Why Elevator Ads Work for Bay Area Realtors

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I target buildings in specific Bay Area neighborhoods?

Yes. Building-level targeting lets you select properties in the Financial District, SoMa, Nob Hill, Oakland, Palo Alto, or any Bay Area neighborhood where your buyers and sellers live.

Can I update listings on elevator screens regularly?

Absolutely. Digital screens allow creative updates as your listings change. Feature new properties, price adjustments, and open house announcements in real time.

Should I advertise my brand or specific listings?

Both work well. Many top agents alternate between personal branding creative and featured listings to build recognition while driving specific property interest.

How does elevator advertising compare to Zillow and Redfin ads?

Elevator ads build brand awareness and personal recognition that online platforms cannot. When residents search on Zillow later, they recognize and trust your name from elevator exposure.

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Get your listings and personal brand in front of buyers across 74+ premium Bay Area buildings.

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