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Joel Burslem
The Briefs

Product marketing case studies in real estate tech.

Each brief shows the problem, the insight, and the result. It's how I connect marketing, content, and product decisions.

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Positioning and GTM for Zillow Showcase
The first "pizza tracker" for real estate with WFG
Video-first experience for Sotheby's International Realty

Positioning and GTM

Zillow Showcase

The Tension

A premium SaaS product needed a clear value story that sales and partners could repeat.

The Insight

Lead with outcomes, then equip teams with messaging, content, and launch tools.

The Outcome

Clearer positioning, stronger sales enablement, and smoother product activation.

The First "Pizza Tracker"

WFG

The Tension

Buyers felt stuck after the offer went in, with no clear visibility.

The Insight

Show every milestone in a simple MyHome dashboard with transparent status updates.

The Outcome

WFG's CTO named it Inman Innovator of the Year for transparency.

Video-First Experience

Sotheby's International Realty

The Tension

The site felt like a listing database, not a global luxury real estate brand.

The Insight

Lead with story and video to showcase lifestyle, not just inventory.

The Outcome

A responsive, internationalized experience with 3D and multimedia that set a new standard for SIR.com.

Additional Work

Selected work before Zillow:

  • Led product strategy for Props (acquired by Realtor.com) and Nudge (acquired by WEST).
  • Directed UX for the first global, video-centric Sotheby's International Realty experience.
  • Led product development for Bright MLS Workspace used by 95,000+ subscribers.
  • Built MyHome dashboard for WFG to make transactions transparent.