Text Scripts
Most agents wait for homeowners to ask about their home’s value. But the best agents don’t wait for permission to be helpful. They anticipate the need and show up with value—before the homeowner even thinks to ask.
That’s what makes this text so effective. Instead of offering a generic CMA, you’re telling them you’re already working on it. It’s proactive, it’s personal, and it naturally sparks a conversation.
This text campaign is simple but powerful. Instead of just handing over a home value report, it starts a conversation. By asking about recent or planned updates, you engage the homeowner, make them think differently about their investment, and position yourself as the expert who helps them maximize it.
Whenever you have a marketable moment—like a client receiving multiple offers, selling above their online estimate, or going under contract quickly—it’s the perfect time to send a 1-to-1 text like this.
The power of this message comes from herd mentality—when people see others having success in the market, they naturally start wondering if they should make a move too.
The phrase “Have you noticed what’s been going on in our market?” is a soft, easy-to-answer question that invites conversation without pressure.
Customize the first line of this text based on what you’ve helped your clients accomplish recently. Here are a few ideas:

Way too many agents are waiting for people to raise their hand to say they want to sell.
As a result, they're not getting the opportunities they're looking for and they're not hitting the goals they want to hit.
The ZMA strategy is so incredibly simple.
Here's how it works:
1. Every day, 2-3 times a day, choose someone from your database or someone in your SOI
2. Look up their home on Zillow
3. Click "Zestimate history & details"
4. Take a screenshot of their home value history
5. Send the following text message
That's it.
If you do 2-3 of these every day, that will turn into 2-3 conversations per day, which will likely lead to 1-2 listing appointments a week, which will likely lead to 2-3 listings a month.
That math just works.
This has got to be in your daily SOP.
Direct questions make people hesitate. Strategic statements make them lean in.
This campaign is built around the Elicitation Tactic—a psychology-backed approach where, instead of asking, you suggest. It’s subtle, but powerful. Because when people aren’t being pushed, they’re more likely to engage.
You’re not asking, “Would you sell?” You’re planting a thought:
“Wondering if there’s a number that would make the conversation worth having—even if selling wasn’t your plan for this year.”
It’s non-threatening. Emotionally intelligent. And perfect for sellers who aren’t raising their hand—but might be open, given the right offer.
Most follow-up texts fail because they feel like a sales pitch. This one works because it does the opposite—it gives the lead control.
“Should I contact you if…” is a powerful phrase. It shifts the conversation from pushing a sale to seeking permission. And that matters because people are more likely to engage when they feel like they’re choosing to.
But here’s the key: make it feel local. If they toured a home in [Neighborhood], reference it. If there are similar listings coming soon, hint at them. The goal isn’t just to follow up—it’s to keep the conversation open and position yourself as the agent they want to hear from.
Use this text to re-engage buyers without sounding pushy.
Most agents only reach out when someone raises their hand to buy or sell. That’s a mistake. The key to long-term business? Staying relevant before they need you. Homeowners are naturally curious about the market—especially their home’s value—but they rarely take the initiative to ask. This script taps into that curiosity using a simple yet effective double-text technique—one message to spark interest, followed by a quick follow-up to prompt action. It’s an easy way to stay in front of your sphere without feeling pushy.
In times of uncertainty, your past clients aren’t just looking for market updates—they’re looking for reassurance. The recent news around U.S./Canada tariffs and economic shifts has left many wondering what it all means for them.
This is a great moment to check in, not to sell, but to show you’re there as a trusted resource. A simple, open-ended question like “How are you feeling about the market right now?” invites conversation and reminds them you’re paying attention—so they don’t have to navigate it alone.
Here’s how to reach out in a way that feels natural and valuable.
Mortgage demand just jumped 20% in a single week. That’s not just a number—it’s a reason to reach out.
Buyers are watching rates closely, and with more of them jumping back into the market, competition is heating up. This shift could mean stronger offers and better opportunities for sellers—but only for those who are paying attention.
Now is the perfect time to check in with prospects and spark a conversation. A simple, easy-to-answer question like “Have you been keeping an eye on the market?” can open the door to a meaningful discussion.
Send this text to 25-50 prospects.
Most FSBO sellers screen calls from unknown numbers—especially from agents. If they didn’t pick up, it’s not necessarily a “no.” It just means they don’t know why they should talk to you yet.
This text is short, direct, and creates curiosity. Instead of sounding like another agent trying to “win the listing,” you’re positioning yourself as someone with genuine interest in their home. No sales pitch, just a reason for them to call you back.
The goal? Get them to engage. Once they respond, you can shift the conversation toward value—helping them, not selling them.
Once you get them on the phone, use 1 of these 3 call scripts:
- FSBO Pricing Call Script
- FSBO Photos Call Script
- FSBO Listing Description Call Script
Forget the hard sell. Instead, market like you gossip. Instead of laying out every detail, tease your audience with just enough insider information to spark curiosity.
Imagine texts that start with, "I probably shouldn’t be telling you this but…" and then hint at great deals or hidden opportunities. Research shows that curiosity-driven messaging can boost engagement significantly.
Challenge the norm—let this campaign show you how a playful, coy approach can help you start more conversations.

Most buyers struggle to answer the question: “Where exactly do you want to live?”
They feel overwhelmed by choices—or afraid to commit too early.
That’s where this text comes in.
It’s low-pressure, conversational, and just hypothetical enough to get them thinking more clearly about what they actually want.
And once they do? You’ve got the clarity you need to go hunt down the right opportunities—on or off market—and send the Magic Buyer Letter.
Use this text script to unlock those specifics… and set yourself up for smarter prospecting right after using this Circle Prospecting Phone Script.
This text is for the leads who’ve been sitting on the sidelines—watching, waiting, and weighing their options.
It was sparked by a Redfin article noting a clear trend: buyers today aren’t settling. They’re skipping over homes that don’t check the right boxes—and holding out for the ones that do.
That’s exactly what this message leans into.
It’s a straightforward, no-pressure way to surface interest from people who might be ready to move—if the right home shows up. Use it to start the kind of conversation that leads somewhere.
For Silver Tsunami sellers, cost of living isn’t just a number — it’s a trigger. A reason to reconsider. A lens through which every next move gets evaluated.
This script uses real-life social proof to start that conversation in a way that feels natural and non-threatening. You’re not asking them to sell. You’re sharing what’s possible — and planting the idea that a smarter, more affordable next chapter might already be within reach. Sometimes, all it takes is the right example to shift someone’s perspective.
Mortgage applications are plummeting. Rates are climbing. Transaction volume is trending down.
But I want everyone in our community to believe --We're going to win in this market.
How?
Simple: Keep the main thing the main thing.
More conversations. More appointments. More listings.
I just wrote a brand-new text script for you this week—built to help you stay in touch, spark responses, and fill your calendar.
Because here’s the truth: ~12,000 homes still sell every single day in America.
Let’s go get our unfair share.
In times like these, most people freeze.
Consumer confidence just hit a 12-year low. Headlines are loud. Predictions are all over the place. And your clients? They’re unsure, overwhelmed, and waiting for clarity that may never come.
But here’s what hasn’t changed—we’re still selling over 12,000 homes a day.
This text campaign is about meeting the moment. It’s not a hard sell. It’s a soft nudge. A simple, timely check-in that opens the door to a bigger conversation—one rooted in trust, relevance, and leadership.
In uncertain times, most people hit pause. The smartest agents? They press in.
This text is a low-pressure way to re-open conversations with people who’ve stepped back. It acknowledges what everyone’s feeling—without adding to the noise. Use it to:
• Create space for casual, judgment-free dialogue
• Offer a steady voice in a noisy market
• Signal that real movement is still happening
It’s not about pushing people to act—it’s about reminding them you’re here, paying attention, and ready when they are.
This text is simple, sincere, and perfectly timed. Right now is the ideal moment to reach out to your 2025 clients with a quick message of genuine appreciation. These are the relationships that matter, and a small, thoughtful touch goes a long way.
The script is intentionally warm and straightforward. Use it as written, or personalize it with a detail from their move.
Pro-tip: Send this as a text or a 1:1 off-the-cuff video. It doesn’t need to be polished, authentic always beats produced.
This text is designed for everyone who opened your last email but didn’t respond.
It feels personal, conversational, and creates an easy opening for a reply without pressure.
Use it to re-engage homeowners who are sitting on the fence. It combines empathy about uncertainty with a soft offer of insight about what is actually selling right now.
This text works because it’s built on two simple but powerful psychological triggers: social proof and likability.
The opening line - “It seems like every week lately I hear from someone…” - taps into social proof, the idea that people look to others’ behavior to guide their own decisions. It lowers resistance by showing that change is normal right now, not risky.
Then comes likability, one of the most studied principles in persuasion. As Vanessa Van Edwards teaches, people are far more likely to respond to someone who makes them feel seen and valued. “Made me think of you” does exactly that - it’s warm, personal, and human.
The question at the end is strategic too. You’re not asking something abstract, you’re asking what they already know. That’s how you start more conversations that actually go somewhere.
Two years ago, rates were 7.91%. Now, they’re flirting with the fives.
Five isn’t just another number, it’s the magic number.
When rates are in the sixes, only 6% of prospective sellers think about selling. In the 5’s, that number jumps to 35%.
So what can you do with this information?
Use it to book your next appointment. Send this text to 50 prospects today.
This time of year is perfect for a soft, strategic touchpoint.
As the year winds down, homeowners start thinking about what’s next - new goals, new plans, maybe even a move in 2025. That’s your cue to step in with something valuable: a personalized home value report.
Sure, you could blast it out to your whole list. But a smarter move is to focus on the people who opened yesterday’s email. That subject line did the qualifying for you. If they opened, they’re curious, and this text is your natural next step.
Rates just gave you the perfect reason to text.
With the daily average dipping to around 6.17% (the lowest we’ve seen in nearly three years) buyers are waking up again.
This text builds on that moment - with a home value angle. Send it to everyone who opened yesterday’s email.
This text is built to start conversations, especially with buyers who are curious but not yet committed. Everyone who opened yesterday’s email is your prospecting list for this one.
They’ve already shown interest by engaging with your email, so this is your chance to follow up while the curiosity’s still warm. The script works because it lowers defenses fast (“I know this is probably the wrong time”) and follows with a soft, natural ask (“out of curiosity…”).
It’s simple, disarming, and designed to get a reply.
Everyone who opened yesterday’s email is showing you something important: curiosity. They’re paying attention. That’s your prospecting list for today.
Reference the email as a relevant opening, then ask a question that’s easy to answer: “What’s one feature your current home is missing that your next one has to have?”
One of the secrets we’ve learned for effective outreach? Ask a question they already know the answer to.
Time to start more conversations.
This text is short on purpose, just one line. Have you given up on trying to buy a home this year? It’s straight out of Chris Voss’ playbook. By framing the question negatively, you lower defenses and invite an honest response. People are more likely to correct you (“No, I haven’t given up…”) than agree, which gets the conversation moving.
Send this to everyone who opened yesterday’s email and watch how many conversations you start.
This is where yesterday's email and this text strategy really comes together. Yesterday’s subject line did the heavy lifting: it got people to reveal themselves. They opened because they were curious what happens if rates drop. That’s intent. That’s interest. That’s how you qualify through copy.
Now you follow up with a simple, targeted text. Lead with real proof: you just helped a buyer lock in a lower rate. That’s news worth sharing. Then extend a clear, personal offer: “Want to see what your monthly payment would look like at [%]?”
It’s short. It’s direct. And it keeps the conversation moving forward with the people who already raised their hand.
This is where yesterday's email and this text strategy really come together. Yesterday’s subject line did the heavy lifting: it got people to reveal themselves. They opened because they were curious what happens if rates drop. That’s intent. That’s interest. That’s how you qualify through copy.
Now you follow up with a simple, targeted text. Lead with real proof: you just helped a buyer lock in a lower rate. That’s news worth sharing. Then extend a clear, personal offer: “Want to see what your monthly payment would look like at 6%?”
It’s short. It’s direct. And it keeps the conversation moving forward with the people who already raised their hand.
This one’s built for your SOI and past clients.
It’s a simple check-in without any agenda.
You lead with “I know you’re not in the market” which instantly lowers their guard. Then you layer in “I thought of you,” which, as Vanessa Van Edwards teaches, boosts likeability and connection.
From there, pick one of the hooks based on what’s happening near them:
• …just got listed and I thought of you. What do you think of the list price?
• …just had a price reduction and I thought of you. What do you think of the new price?
• …just sold and I thought of you. Did you see the final sale price?
It’s casual, relevant, and easy to respond to, which is exactly what keeps the conversation (and relationship) going.

Don’t text your whole list. Text the people who already raised a hand.
Everyone who opened yesterday’s email told you they’re paying attention- treat them like it.
This follow-up is simple on purpose. Lead with a direct reason you’re reaching out (“busy fall, lots of questions coming in”), then ask a clear multiple-choice question that’s effortless to answer. Short taps, fast signal. You’ll learn what matters - next home, payment, price, or something else - and you’ll know who to call first.
This is precision over volume. Send this only to yesterday’s openers, and watch who leans in.
This is where the follow-up magic happens. Yesterday’s email set the stage - it framed the rate drop and got homeowners leaning in. Today, you’re doubling down by sending this text to everyone who opened that email.
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 - “Maybe I can help” - keeps it human, conversational, and approachable.




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