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This âForward to a Friendâ email has been one of our top performers for years, and this new version makes it even stronger. Why? Because it does three things at once: it gives your database insider access before the listing goes public, it assumes theyâre not the buyer (which lowers resistance), and it gives them a simple, clear CTA: share it with someone who might be.
That combination is why this campaign consistently drives conversations, referrals, and results.
Momentum is everything. Once youâve sparked curiosity with your pre-appointment email, the next move is to double down - but only with the people who leaned in the first time. Thatâs why this follow-up is targeted to just the openers. Theyâve already raised their hand. Now you fan the flame.
This email takes the intrigue even higher. The subject line flips the script with âI was wrong,â pulling readers back in. The body? It escalates the buzz, paints the home as even more desirable, and gives a clear timeline for when the official details will drop.
The beauty here is in the anticipation - youâre keeping them hooked, making them feel like insiders, and setting up the perfect runway for the launch.
Great businesses donât wait for demand. They create it. Thatâs exactly why this campaign has been one of our most successful for years: no one else is doing it.
Hereâs the play. Before you even walk into the listing appointment, you prime your entire database with this email. The subject line? Impossible to ignore. The copy? Turns the volume allllll the way up.
What does that do? It builds buzz, positions you as the go-to agent with insider access, and gives you a list of curious buyers before the seller has even signed the paperwork. And when you tell your clients youâve already started promoting their home? Thatâs the moment you lock in trust, and the listing.
Pro-Tip: Send this email next.
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Every season gives you a built-in excuse to reach out. The question is: are you using it?
Right now, as summer winds down, people are shifting gears. Vacations are ending. Kids are heading back to school. And the focus that drifted away in June and July is coming back to real estate in August. Thatâs your moment.
Weâve used this exact formula before; remember the Post-Election Text back in November? It sparked countless conversations and opportunities for ListingLeads members. Same structure, same psychology, just adapted for the season weâre in today.
The Equity Email has generated ListingLeads.com members millions of dollars in listing opportunities.
You'll notice that it's not your typical "Find Out How Much Your Home Is Worth"Â email.
The first sentence immediately increases the perceived value of what you're offering:Â IÂ don't send an email like this often.
Then we "show the sweat"Â - give the reader an idea of how much work you put into creating these reports.
Then close with an offer.
Send it today and let's get you a listing appointment. :)
Sometimes the best follow-up isnât about market stats or drip campaigns.
Itâs about being human.
This text gives you a simple, personal reason to reach out to past clientsâwithout sounding like youâre âjust checking in.â
Hereâs the idea:
If a home hits the market that reminds you of someone youâve worked withâsame style, similar layout, same street or school zone, close to a neighborhood they mentioned lovingâyou send a quick note to let them know you thought of them.
Itâs casual. Itâs thoughtful. Itâs genuine. And it opens the door to a real conversation.
Hereâs the reality: only 6â8% of your database is actually thinking about moving right now. Which means dialing for dollars isnât just exhausting, itâs inefficient.
Thereâs a smarter play: let your marketing tell you whoâs raising their hand. Thatâs what this campaign is built to do.
We call it âqualify through copy.â Hereâs how it works:
- The subject line âWhat do buyers really want right now?â works as a filter. The only people opening are the ones curious about buyer demand⊠and those are your potential sellers.
- Once the email goes out, track your opens. Thatâs your call list for the week.
- The content itself delivers value: a data-backed list of what buyers want today. This positions you as the expert and keeps homeowners engaged, even if theyâre not ready yet.
- Finally, the P.S.ââbefore you goââis a soft call-to-action inspired by Dean Linnellâs Friday Morning Coffee Newsletter.
So donât think of this as âjust another email.â Itâs a system. A subject line that qualifies, content that builds authority, and a closing line that creates opportunities. All you have to do is send it, and then follow up with the right people.
Recent research by Zillow and The Harris Poll tells us that 65% of recent sellers completed at least two home improvement projects before listing.
This insight highlights why a video like Home Upgrades to Avoid is perfect for attracting bottom-of-funnel seller leads.
In fact, this video generated 10 times the views of her usual content by tackling this exact pain point, resonating deeply with sellers preparing to list.
Simple texts start powerful conversations. This one works because it isnât pushyâitâs curious. When you ask a homeowner what the next owner would love, you shift their mindset from âthis is my houseâ to âsomeone else living here.âÂ
Thatâs a subtle but important mental bridge toward selling.Â
Plus, it feels personal and easy to answer, which means youâll get more replies, and more insight into what matters to them.
If youâre working with qualified buyers but struggling to find the right homes, youâre not stuckâyouâre set up for a Magic Buyer strategy.
This approach doesnât just help your buyers; it sparks conversations, builds relationships, and uncovers off-market opportunities.
Tiffany Vasquez put this strategy into action, sending out 88 Magic Buyer Letters. Hereâs what happened:
- 15 responses
- 10 interested parties
- 6 tours completed
- 5 potential listings
Her secret? Specificity and a personal touch. Sellers connect with real people, not just data points. Share meaningful details (without getting too personal)âyour buyerâs budget, preferred location, or even a note about why theyâre drawn to that specific neighborhood. These small touches make your message authentic and memorable.
As you adapt it to your audience, make sure to:
- Highlight who your buyer is and what theyâre looking for.
- Specific information to build an emotional connection
- Include your personal cell number
- Use a direct response CTA in the P.S. to drive action.
Just because itâs on the MLS doesnât mean itâs being marketed.
Thatâs the gap most sellers donât realize exists, and the one you need to own in your market. In a time when homes are rushed online with half-baked photos, no clear plan, and videos that never leave the listing page, your process should stand out like a spotlight.
This campaign was inspired by Shannon Gilletteâs fantastic reel and built around a viral, share-worthy hook. Itâs your chance to show your database exactly how you create demand, not just a listing, and to position yourself as the agent who brings a plan, not a hope.
Send it as-is, or add your own signature touches to show how you prepare and promote homes.
This script taps into a powerful behavioral science concept from Chase Hughes: the Identity Agreement. Youâre not just offering data, youâre inviting someone to step into the role of âthe informed one,â the person who knows whatâs really happening in the market. And most people want to see themselves that way.
By leading with curiosity (âI figured youâd appreciate a different perspectiveâ) and offering specific, local insights (âwhich price points are moving fastestâ), you position yourself as the agent who brings clarity in a noisy market.
Itâs short. Itâs disarming. And it opens the door for a real conversation.
Copy it exactly, or swap out the offer to what makes the most sense for your market. Just keep the structure, because thatâs what makes it work.
This text is short, personal and built to get referrals.
Itâs rooted in research from behavioral expert Vanessa Van Edwards, who found that high-warmth cues - like compliments that feel earned - are one of the fastest ways to build trust and spark engagement.
Thatâs exactly what the opening line does: âYou always seem to know someone whoâs thinking about moving.â
It makes the person feel seen, connected, and credible.
From there, the message shifts into a strategic ask where you highlight an opportunity: Youâre taking on 1â2 more serious buyers (or whatever that number is for you) this month to help them find an off-market deal.
Use this when you want to re-engage your network without sounding transactional - and start more meaningful conversations that lead to real referrals.
If sourcing off-market homes isnât something you offer, try this version instead.
This text is short, personal and built to get referrals.
Itâs rooted in research from behavioral expert Vanessa Van Edwards, who found that high-warmth cues - like compliments that feel earned - are one of the fastest ways to build trust and spark engagement.
Thatâs exactly what the opening line does: âYou always seem to know someone whoâs thinking about moving.â
It makes the person feel seen, connected, and credible.
From there, the message shifts into a strategic ask where you highlight an opportunity: Youâre taking on 1â2 more serious buyers (or whatever that number is for you) this month.
Use this when you want to re-engage your network without sounding transactional - and start more meaningful conversations that lead to real referrals.
IIf you have access to off-market deals, consider sending this version instead.
Youâre not just sending an email, youâre making an offer. Thatâs the power of this campaign.
Itâs built to surface serious buyers, fast. The subject line alone immediately qualifies your audience. If they open, theyâre raising their hand.
From there, the copy is clear and direct: âIâm going to make you an offer in this email.â That line disarms people. It tells them youâre not here to waste their time, and youâre not offering another seminar, calculator, or generic home search.
Instead, youâre offering what todayâs buyers actually want: A great deal.
It ends with a clear CTA: Reply âIâm Ready.â
And the P.S. adds just enough scarcity: you can only take on a few clients per month. That gives serious buyers a reason to act now.
If you have access to off-market deals, consider sending this version instead.
Youâre not just sending an email - youâre making an offer. Thatâs the power of this campaign.
Itâs built to surface serious buyers, fast. The subject line alone immediately qualifies your audience. If they open, theyâre raising their hand.
From there, the copy is clear and direct: âIâm going to make you an offer in this email.â That line disarms people. It tells them youâre not here to waste their time and youâre not offering another seminar or generic home search.
Instead, youâre offering what every serious buyer actually wants: An off-market deal.
It ends with a clear CTA: Reply âIâm Ready.â
And the P.S. adds just enough scarcity: you can only take on a few clients per month. That gives serious buyers a reason to act now.
If sourcing off-market homes isnât something you offer, try this version instead.













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