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This letter works.
The ZMA campaign has been one of our most successful direct mail pieces because itâs simple, personal, and impossible to ignore.
Youâre not just dropping a flyer. Youâre sending their home, printed straight from either Realtor.ca, HouseSigma, or something similar, with their online estimate circled in pen and a handwritten sticky note that asks: âWould you consider selling for more than this?â
Itâs bold. And it sparks exactly the kind of conversation you want with potential sellers.
This updated version keeps the magic of the original which is, the handwritten feel, the direct question but sharpens the copy to drive more responses.
Use it to cut through the noise and get real answers from homeowners who might be more ready than they think.
This letter works.
The ZMA campaign has been one of our most successful direct mail pieces because itâs simple, personal, and impossible to ignore.
Youâre not just dropping a flyer. Youâre sending their home, printed straight from Zillow, with their Zestimate circled in pen and a handwritten sticky note that asks: âWould you consider selling for more than this?â
Itâs bold. And it sparks exactly the kind of conversation you want with potential sellers.
This updated version keeps the magic of the original which is, the handwritten feel, the direct question but sharpens the copy to drive more responses.
Use it to cut through the noise and get real answers from homeowners who might be more ready than they think.
This oneâs built for your SOI and past clients.
Itâs a simple check-in without any agenda.
You lead with âI know youâre not in the marketâ which instantly lowers their guard. Then you layer in âI thought of you,â which, as Vanessa Van Edwards teaches, boosts likeability and connection.
From there, pick one of the hooks based on whatâs happening near them:
⢠âŚjust got listed and I thought of you. What do you think of the list price?
⢠âŚjust had a price reduction and I thought of you. What do you think of the new price?
⢠âŚjust sold and I thought of you. Did you see the final sale price?
Itâs casual, relevant, and easy to respond to, which is exactly what keeps the conversation (and relationship) going.

Itâs postâLabour Day, and like clockwork, new listings are flooding the market.
That changes the game.
This week, weâre focusing on purely education: a value-based email with no hard pitch and a soft CTA in the P.S.
The subject line does the qualifying for you. If they open it, chances are theyâre already thinking of selling. Thatâs a lead. Add them to your call list.
Your job here is to guide. Use this as a moment to share your expert ideas. Show them how you would approach the sale if it were your home: how you'd study the comps, price it smart, build momentum before it hits the market, and tailor the marketing to the right buyer.
This is how you become the obvious choice before they even raise their hand.
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There are 518,000 more home sellers than buyers right now. (Redfin)
That changes the game.
This week, weâre focusing on purely education: a value-based email with no hard pitch and a soft CTA in the P.S.
The subject line does the qualifying for you. If they open it, chances are theyâre already thinking of selling. Thatâs a lead. Add them to your call list.
Your job here is to guide. Use this as a moment to share your expert ideas. Show them how you would approach the sale if it were your home: how you'd study the comps, price it smart, build momentum before it hits the market, and tailor the marketing to the right buyer.
This is how you become the obvious choice before they even raise their hand.
The Bank of Canadaâs decision on September 17 is a true marketable moment, and your job is to get in front of it. When rates shift, timelines shift.
Weâre using qualify-through-copy right in the subject line to surface intent before you lift the phone. Send this email to your full database today. Watch who opens - thatâs your short list. Tomorrow, text those openers with this script to turn curiosity into conversations.
Donât text your whole list. Text the people who already raised a hand.
Everyone who opened yesterdayâs email told you theyâre paying attention- treat them like it.
This follow-up is simple on purpose. Lead with a direct reason youâre reaching out (âbusy fall, lots of questions coming inâ), then ask a clear multiple-choice question thatâs effortless to answer. Short taps, fast signal. Youâll learn what matters - next home, payment, price, or something else - and youâll know who to call first.
This is precision over volume. Send this only to yesterdayâs openers, and watch who leans in.
This is where the follow-up magic happens. Yesterdayâs email set the stage - it framed the rate drop and got homeowners leaning in. Today, youâre doubling down by sending this text to everyone who opened that email.Â
The structure is intentional: start with a relevant reason to reach out (buyers responding to lower rates), acknowledge the real fear of selling (it can feel overwhelming), and then lower the barrier with a multiple-choice question. That format makes it simple for homeowners to engage without overthinking.
And the close - âMaybe I can helpâ - keeps it human, conversational, and approachable.
Last week, rates dipped to their lowest level since October. Moments like this wake up on-the-fence sellers. Your job is to meet that energy and turn interest into conversation, fast.
We wrote this email as a direct response play to surface homeowners who might be open to the idea of selling before the end of the year.
Send it to your entire database today. Then, tomorrow, text everyone who opened it to start real one-to-one chats using this script.
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When rates move, buyers move. And right now, rates just hit their lowest point since October 2024.Â
This is fuel for real conversations with your database. Youâre delivering timely, relevant information that matters to them.Â
And the magic is in the close: ending with a simple, âIf rates drop any lower, should I reach out?â It surfaces intent without forcing it.Â
This script gives you a fast, natural way to reconnect with leads, position yourself as the market expert, and uncover buyers ready to take the next step.
Most of the time, buyers donât just need the headline, they need the help interpreting what it means for them. The smart play right now is (and always has been!!) education - especially around mortgage rates.
This email does exactly that. Notice how the subject line qualifies upfront, if they open, theyâre at least thinking about buying before 2026. Add them to your call list this week.
The body of the email covers three specific levers buyers can watch, and act on. Itâs practical, actionable, and positions you as the advisor they want in their corner.
And the P.S.? Thatâs the subtle pipeline builder. Acknowledge they may not be ready today, but open the door for a 6â12 month conversation.
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Good agents study the market. Great agents take what they learn and turn it into a reason to start conversations. Thatâs exactly what this text does.
It works because itâs rooted in relevance. Youâre not just reaching out - youâre reaching out with something specific your client cares about: the latest sales data in their area. Add in the pattern interrupt - âThe results were not what I was expectingâ - and youâve got their attention.
This is proactive prospecting at its best. Youâre not waiting for permission to be helpful. Youâre creating the moment, offering value, and opening the door to a natural follow-up.
The smart play right now is (and always has been!!) education. Buyers donât need another market headline; they need someone to help them interpret what matters and how to act on it.
This email does exactly that. Notice how the subject line qualifies upfront, if they open, theyâre at least thinking about buying before 2026. Add them to your call list this week.
The body of the email covers three specific levers buyers can watch, and act on. Itâs practical, actionable, and positions you as the advisor they want in their corner.
And the P.S.? Thatâs the subtle pipeline builder. Acknowledge they may not be ready today, but open the door for a 6â12 month conversation.
We should probably go ahead and recruit Scott Steadman for the creative team at ListingLeads.com. The postcard he shared in our Mastermind Group was that good. From the headline to the body copy to the clear CTA, it nailed everything. Naturally, we had to turn his brilliance into a template you can use for your own Just Sold campaigns.
Hereâs why this matters: most âJust Soldâ postcards blend into the pile of mail on the counter. They brag about the sale but fail to connect with the neighbor holding the card. This one cuts through. It speaks to the reality of the market, shows proof of performance, and gives homeowners a clear next step. That combination is what creates conversations, and conversations are what lead to listings.
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A âJust Soldâ letter without the story behind it is a wasted opportunity. Numbers alone donât inspire confidence, but details do. Homeowners want to know how you got the result, not just that you did. Thatâs where this campaign shines.
S/OÂ to Vanessa Reilly who created the Just Sold letter (her example below) that inspired this template.
By pulling back the curtain - sharing the strategy, the marketing, the preparation - youâre showing the sweat. Youâre giving neighbors insider access they wonât get from Zillow or Redfin. This positions you not as another agent bragging about a sale, but as the expert who knows exactly how to maximize value in their neighborhood.
If youâve got a standout sale, this is the letter that turns it into momentum. Clear proof. Clear results. And a clear next step for anyone wondering, âWhat could my home sell for?â
Donât wait until you secure the listing to start building relationships with the neighbors.
Hereâs a strategy to implement as soon as you book the listing appointment:Â
1. Build a list of nearby homes using a tool like Propstream.
2. Send this letter to the neighbors.Â
If the first time the neighbors hear from you is when youâve sold the home, youâre missing valuable opportunities.Â
By consistently engaging with neighbors at each stage of the listing process, youâre doing more than selling a home, youâre building your listing pipeline.Â
This strategy can effectively transform one listing opportunity into two or three additional ones.
















