If you’re starting out with only 40 followers, reaching 200 may feel challenging—but with the right daily actions, it’s achievable. By consistently spending just 15–20 minutes a day, you can expand your reach, build credibility, and grow your follower base to 200+ in about two months. Here’s how:
1. Follow 10 People Daily
Sync your phone contacts and connect with clients, colleagues, and friends already on Instagram.
Search local businesses (cafés, gyms, shops) and follow their most active followers.
How to:
To access the "Upload contacts" feature on Instagram, follow these steps:
Navigate to your Instagram profile and tap the three horizontal lines in the top right corner to open the Settings menu.
From the menu, select "Settings and privacy."
Tap on "Accounts Center."
Within the Accounts Center, find and tap on "Your information and permissions."
Finally, select "Upload contacts" to manage your contact syncing settings.
While Instagram may suggest this feature to you, especially if you have a new or small account, it's helpful to know how to find it manually using the path above.
Discovering People to Follow
Stay consistent—10 a day adds up to 600+ new connections in two months.
To grow your audience, staying consistent with who you follow is key. Aim for around 10 new connections a day, and you'll have over 600 in two months.While Instagram often suggests people for you to follow, you can also actively discover new connections. To do this, go to your Followers list. Scroll down to the bottom, and you'll find the Discover People option. Tapping on this will bring up a list of people Instagram recommends based on your interests and existing connections.
2. Leave Thoughtful Comments
Don’t just write “Nice post.” Instead, offer value: “Love how you staged this living room—it feels so inviting!”
Engage with other realtors, local businesses, or community pages.
Authentic comments spark curiosity and often lead to profile visits.
3. Share Your Profile Link Everywhere
Add your Instagram handle at the end of your email signature.
Share it on WhatsApp, Facebook, or LinkedIn with friends, clients, and past contacts.
The more entry points you create, the faster your audience grows.
4. Collaborate with Friends and Colleagues
Take photos or short videos together at events, showings, or community activities.
Use Instagram’s collaborate feature to share the same post on both accounts.
Collaborations double visibility and attract audiences from both sides.
5. Use Location Tags
Always tag your city, neighbourhood, or venue when posting.
Posts with location tags can show up on the Instagram map, making you discoverable to people nearby.
This works especially well for realtors aiming to reach local buyers and sellers.
6. Boost with Local Ads or Sponsorships
Run small ads targeting local audiences interested in real estate or community events.
Partner with local businesses by sponsoring an event or cross-promoting content.
Even a small budget can give you exposure to hundreds of new followers.
The Bottom Line
By following these steps consistently, you’ll not only reach 200 followers but also build a quality, local audience that engages with your content. The key is daily effort—just 15–20 minutes a day adds up to big results in two months.
FAQs:
How many followers can I realistically gain in 2 months?
If you start with 40 and apply these tactics daily, reaching 200+ is achievable.
What’s the fastest action I can take today?
Follow 10 new local accounts and leave meaningful comments—that drives immediate profile visits.
Do I need to run ads to hit 200?
Not necessarily. Ads help speed things up, but organic engagement and collaborations can get you there too.
How much time do I need to spend?
Around 15–20 minutes a day is enough—consistency matters more than long sessions.
Should I focus on quality or quantity of followers?
Always quality. Local, engaged followers are more valuable than random numbers.