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IG Reel: What do buyers really want right now?

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IG Reel: What do buyers really want right now?

Introduction

This IG reel is fast, visual, and ridiculously easy to execute, but it’s also backed by real data from Zillow, NAHB, and HomeLight on what today’s buyers are actually looking for.

Post as-is or update any of the ten points to reflect what you’re seeing in your market.

Before you get started

For best results with direct mail, you’ll want to have these core lists ready.

Before you send a text, make sure you have these three things in place:

Before you send an email, make sure these three things are in place:

This is your core mailing audience—used for general awareness and market education. Build your list using the following filters:

  • Homeowners who’ve owned for 10+ years
  • 50%+ equity
  • Areas with strong total commission opportunity (transaction volume × average price)

Start with 1,000 homes. Expand if it’s working. Need help pulling the list? Ask your title rep or use tools like PropStream or Breakthrough Broker.

Used for campaigns like Just Listed, Just Sold, Magic Buyer, or Pre-Appointment letters.You’ll need the ability to quickly pull 100–200 nearby homes around a specific property.

Used for targeted campaigns like Expired Listings, Silver Tsunami, and FSBOs.
Pull these from platforms like RedX or similar.

1

An Email Tool

You need a platform that lets you send mass emails to your database. Use what you have—FUB, Follow Up Boss, Mailchimp, KVCore, Constant Contact, etc. If you’re not set up yet, get that handled first. You can’t send if you can’t hit send.

2

Three Simple Lists

You need three lists:

Prospects

Recommended Audience For This Campaign

People you haven't done business with.

SOI/Past Clients

Recommended Audience For This Campaign

People you have.

Entire Database

Recommended Audience For This Campaign

All contacts.

These lists let you send smarter without overthinking.
3

A Plain Text Format

These emails are written to feel personal, not promotional—so keep them clean. Paste them as-is, with a short signature (your name, number, maybe your site). That’s it.

1

A CRM That Can Send Texts

Most modern CRMs can do this—Follow Up Boss, Lofty, Brivity, Real Geeks, etc. Use your CRM before buying anything new. You’ll want tracking, history, and batch-sending capabilities.

If you do need a mass texting tool, here’s what we recommend. But start with manual sends if you have to.

2

Three Simple Lists

Texting is for follow-up. And smart follow-up starts with the right filters.

Set up three lists:

Prospects

Recommended Audience For This Campaign

People you haven’t done business with.

SOI/Past Clients

Recommended Audience For This Campaign

People you have.

Entire Database

Recommended Audience For This Campaign

All contacts.

Apply two filters:

Engaged Recently

Opened an email or visited your site in the last 7 days.

Not Contacted Recently

No outreach in 30 days (for prospects) or 90 days (for clients).

That overlap—engaged but untouched—is your sweet spot. That’s who you text.
3

A Plain Text Format

These aren’t spam blasts. They’re timely, value-based follow-ups. Use their first name. Skip the signatures.

How to Execute

Step 1

Customize Canva Templates to Match Your Brand

Personalize postcard using:
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Canva Template
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What are buyers actually looking for right now?

It's not just curb appeal and square footage.

According to recent research, here’s what buyers are gravitating toward:

✅ Solar panels with backup battery

✅ Private, functional home office space

✅ ADU for flexibility or multi-gen living

✅ Spa-style baths (wet rooms, saunas, soaking tubs)

✅ Big kitchen islands, finished spaces, smart tech

✅ And yes—buyers are moving on from all-white everything

Sources: Zillow, NAHB, HomeLight

#realestatecontent #buyerswishlist #modernhomes #homefeaturesbuyerslove #realtorinsights

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Step 2

Post to Instagram

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Step-by-Step: How to Customize This Instagram Reel

Step 1: Open the Canva Template
Click the Canva link provided. It will open directly in your browser.
(If you don’t have a Canva account yet, you’ll be prompted to create a free one.)

Step 2: Choose Your Background Video
You have two options:

  • Use as-is: Keep the background video we’ve included—it's ready to post.
  • Swap it out: Upload your own footage (e.g. a neighborhood walk, exterior shots, or a home tour clip).
    • Click “Uploads” in the left-hand menu.
    • Drag in your video clip.
    • Once uploaded, drag and drop it into the background layer to replace the default.

Step 3: Customize the Text
Click on the text to update any copy you'd like to personalize.

Step 4: Download Your Reel
Click “Share” → “Download”

  • File type: MP4 Video
  • Save it to your device.

Step 5: Post to Instagram
Open Instagram → Tap the “+” → Choose “Reel”
Upload your video and paste in the caption we’ve provided.

Done. One high-impact reel, ready to go.

Target Audience
Instagram Followers
Step 1

Record the Video

Show Flow
Guided narration script for the video.
Hook
Audio Transcription of Show Flow
AI-generated representation of the intended sound flow.
Step 2

Customize Template

Canva Template
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Thinking about making a low offer? Read this first.

Lowballing can work—but only if we’re smart about it.

Here’s what we’ve learned:

  1. The timing has to be right.
    If a home’s fresh on the market, sellers aren’t budging. We look for listings that have been sitting 60–90 days. If it’s been pulled and relisted? Even better. That usually signals they’re open to negotiation.

  2. Our terms need to be clean.
    We’re talking strong financing, short inspection window, flexible close. The smoother we make the rest of the deal, the more likely they are to take a lower price seriously.

  3. We keep the ask reasonable.
    A 10–15% discount might fly. But coming in way under just kills the offer. Low doesn’t mean unrealistic. We don’t throw numbers at the wall—we make offers that stick.

And yes—having the right agent matters more than most people think. A thoughtful, professional approach goes a long way.

Step 3

Post Your Video

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What are buyers actually looking for right now? It's not just curb appeal and square footage. According to recent research, here’s what buyers are gravitating toward: ✅ Solar panels with backup battery ✅ Private, functional home office space ✅ ADU for flexibility or multi-gen living ✅ Spa-style baths (wet rooms, saunas, soaking tubs) ✅ Big kitchen islands, finished spaces, smart tech ✅ And yes, a lot of buyers are moving on from all-white everything Sources: Zillow, NAHB, HomeLight #realestatecontent #buyerswishlist #modernhomes #homefeaturesbuyerslove #realtorinsights
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