Can I track how many people viewed my listing?
Want to know EXACTLY how many people saw your listing? Read this and get clarity fast.
Quick answer: Yes — and here’s how to get accurate listing views
You can track listing views, but raw numbers vary by platform. Public portals, MLS systems, ad platforms, and your own landing page each show different counts. The goal is to combine sources so you see unique viewers, traffic trends, and — most importantly — who turns into a lead.
Where view counts come from (and what they mean)
- Portal views (Zillow, Realtor.ca, local portals): show page loads and clicks. Good for reach, weak for unique people.
- MLS statistics: sometimes available to listing agents. Shows broker-level interest and distribution.
- Ad platform metrics (Facebook, Instagram, Google): show impressions, clicks, and conversions from paid campaigns.
- Your landing page analytics (Google Analytics, GA4): shows unique users, session duration, device, source/medium.
- Virtual tour platforms (Matterport, video tours): track play counts and engagement time.
Knowing the difference matters. Views ≠ buyers. Track viewers, then track actions.
Quick setup to track views properly (5 steps you can do today)
- Host a dedicated property landing page you control. Put photos, CTA, and a contact form. This is the single source of truth.
- Install Google Analytics (GA4) and the Facebook/Meta Pixel on that page. Tag every marketing link with UTM parameters.
- Use UTM codes for every listing link (email, portal, social post, ads). UTM lets you attribute traffic to the correct source.
- Run ads with clear tracking — measure impressions, clicks, CPC, and conversions (lead form fills or calls).
- Capture leads with a CRM. Match incoming leads to traffic sources to measure which views convert.
How a pro interprets the data
- Views by source: compare portal traffic vs. landing page traffic. If portal views are high but landing page visits are low, your listing photos or headline need work.
- Time on page and scroll depth: low time + low scroll = weak interest.
- Click-through rate (CTR) from portals to your landing page: low CTR means weak call-to-action or listing placement.
- Conversion rate: leads / unique visitors. This is the metric that matters for selling.
Common pitfalls
- Counting impressions as unique people. One person can generate many impressions.
- Relying only on portal numbers. You need first-party data from your landing page and CRM.
- No UTMs. Then you don’t know which ad or post drove the traffic.
Proven approach that gets results
I combine portal exposure, paid ads, and a tracked landing page so every view becomes a measurable step toward a lead. That’s how listings get sold faster.
Want a clear monthly report showing unique viewers, traffic sources, and conversion steps? I’ll build the tracking and send weekly dashboards that matter.
Contact me: tony@sousasells.ca | 416-477-2620 | https://www.sousasells.ca
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