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Text Scripts
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.
This referral text is simple but strategic.
It’s based on research from Vanessa Van Edwards, a behavioral expert who studies how warmth, trust, and status drive responses.
Here’s what makes it work:
1. It opens with a high-warmth cue—“You’re so well-connected”—which triggers trust and makes the person feel seen.
2. It keeps the ask mutual, not transactional. You’re not selling—you’re inviting them into something valuable.
3. It uses power + warmth language to describe the listing. Instead of underselling it (“might be a good fit…”), you’re quietly signaling urgency and quality.
Send it now if you’ve got a great listing to a contact who knows everyone.
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.
Silence isn’t strategy—it’s a missed opportunity.
This text gives you a simple way to re-engage people who’ve gone quiet. Right now, many are quietly watching the market, unsure whether to move forward or stay put. Your job? Open the door. Offer clarity. And make the next step feel less overwhelming. Use this script to:
• Gently restart paused conversations
• Create space for honest, pressure-free dialogue
• Position yourself as the go-to guide in uncertain times
It’s not pushy. It’s proactive. And that’s what makes it effective.
Many homeowners are feeling the weight of today's economic uncertainties. With concerns about rising prices and financial stability, understanding one's home equity becomes crucial. This script is crafted for personalized, one-on-one outreach to prospects, offering them clarity amidst the financial fog.
By proactively addressing these economic concerns, you position yourself as a knowledgeable and trustworthy advisor, ready to guide clients through uncertain times.
Good agents study the market. Great agents take what they learn and turn it into a reason to start conversations. That’s exactly what this text does.
It works because it’s rooted in relevance. You’re not just reaching out - you’re reaching out with something specific your client cares about: the latest sales data in their area. Add in the pattern interrupt - “The results were not what I was expecting” - and you’ve got their attention.
This is proactive prospecting at its best. You’re not waiting for permission to be helpful. You’re creating the moment, offering value, and opening the door to a natural follow-up.
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. That’s your moment.
We’ve 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 we’re in today.
Simple texts start powerful conversations. This one works because it isn’t pushy—it’s curious. When you ask a homeowner what the next owner would love, you shift their mindset from “this is my house” to “someone else living here.”
That’s a subtle but important mental bridge toward selling.
Plus, it feels personal and easy to answer, which means you’ll get more replies, and more insight into what matters to them.
This script taps into a powerful behavioral science concept from Chase Hughes: the Identity Agreement. You’re not just offering data, you’re inviting someone to step into the role of “the informed one,” the person who knows what’s really happening in the market. And most people want to see themselves that way.
By leading with curiosity (“I figured you’d appreciate a different perspective”) and offering specific, local insights (“which price points are moving fastest”), you position yourself as the agent who brings clarity in a noisy market.
It’s short. It’s 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 that’s what makes it work.
This text is short, personal and built to get referrals.
It’s 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.
That’s exactly what the opening line does: “You always seem to know someone who’s thinking about moving.”
It makes the person feel seen, connected, and credible.
From there, the message shifts into a strategic ask where you highlight an opportunity: You’re taking on 1–2 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.
This text is short, personal and built to get referrals.
It’s 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.
That’s exactly what the opening line does: “You always seem to know someone who’s thinking about moving.”
It makes the person feel seen, connected, and credible.
From there, the message shifts into a strategic ask where you highlight an opportunity: You’re taking on 1–2 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 isn’t something you offer, try this version instead.
Every season gives you a reason to reach out to your clients. The shift into fall is one of the easiest—and most natural—times to do it.
This isn’t about pushing a listing or forcing a market update. It’s about opening a conversation. A quick, personal check‑in that reminds people you’re there, you’re paying attention, and you’re ready to help if real estate is on their mind.
This simple text does exactly that. It’s short, casual, and easy for anyone to respond to. Send it now, and you’ll spark conversations that you might not have otherwise.
There’s one phrase that reopens doors faster than just about anything else: “The last time we talked…”
It’s disarming. It’s personal. And according to behavioral researcher Vanessa Van Edwards, it taps directly into one of the most powerful social triggers we have: being remembered.
When someone recalls a detail you shared months (or even years) ago, it hits differently. It signals care, credibility, and emotional intelligence, without needing to sell a thing. And for leads who’ve gone quiet, it gives them the perfect on-ramp back into the conversation.
This text campaign puts that principle into action. We’ve provided 10 conversation starters - each one built to spark a reply based on something they once shared with you. You only need one. But you do need to personalize it.
Pro tip: Go back through your email threads, DMs, and CRM notes. Look for that small detail, what they said about rates, renovations, location, timing. That’s your opening.
Most scripts put people on defense. This one opens the door.
In a market full of hesitation, your message has to do more than inform - it has to disarm.
That’s why we built this text around three words I picked up from a Lewis Howes video: What’s the chance? It’s playful, non-threatening, and it bypasses the part of the brain wired to shut down salesy conversations.
Instead of pressure, it invites possibility. And for buyers who’ve felt sidelined the last two years, that’s exactly the kind of nudge that gets them to re-engage.
This referral text is simple but strategic.
It’s based on research from Vanessa Van Edwards, a behavioral expert who studies how warmth, trust, and status drive responses.
Here’s what makes it work:
1. It opens with a high-warmth cue—“You’re so well-connected”—which triggers trust and makes the person feel seen.
2. It keeps the ask mutual, not transactional. You’re not selling—you’re inviting them into something valuable.
3. It uses power + warmth language to describe the listing. Instead of underselling it (“might be a good fit…”), you’re quietly signaling urgency and quality.
Send it now if you’ve got a great listing to a contact who knows everyone.
When buyers re-enter the market, it usually starts with curiosity.
Not bold moves—just a sense that the timing might be better.
This text leans into that energy with a useful offer at the right moment.
Even a small rate dip can reset the conversation.
Not just because affordability improves—but because buyers start to feel the difference. According to Redfin, a recent drop from 7.08% to 6.67% gave buyers with a $3K/month budget an extra $16,000 in purchasing power. That subtle shift can be enough to re-engage someone who’s been sitting on the sidelines.
This text uses a light touch to invite that kind of buyer back into the dialogue.
Sometimes the best follow-up isn’t about market stats or drip campaigns.
It’s about being human.
This text gives you a simple, personal reason to reach out to past clients—without sounding like you’re “just checking in.”
Here’s the idea:
If a home hits the market that reminds you of someone you’ve worked with—same style, similar layout, same street or school zone, close to a neighborhood they mentioned loving—you send a quick note to let them know you thought of them.
It’s casual. It’s thoughtful. It’s genuine. And it opens the door to a real conversation.
We’ve tested a lot of scripts—but this one works faster than most.
It’s simple. Personal. And rooted in real psychology.
This is the kind of question that reopens the conversation without feeling salesy… even for leads who’ve gone completely dark.
Here’s the 10-word text that’s driving replies right now:
Hi Tom—
Have you given up on trying to buy a home this year?
Give it a shot. You might be surprised how many people answer.
We created this text campaign to solve a common (and costly) problem: vague, low-performing follow-ups. You know the line—"Just following up…” It’s overused, easily ignored, and signals you don’t have anything new to offer.
This campaign flips that script.
We’re replacing generic follow-ups with a confident, curiosity-driven opener: “This might be worth a quick conversation but I could be wrong.”
It’s disarming, conversational, and gives the recipient permission to say no—while still inviting engagement.
From there, we position the message around active buyer demand and the idea of “just seeing if there’s a number you’d consider,” even if selling isn’t on their radar. It’s direct, low-pressure, and refreshingly honest.
The goal?
Spark conversations with homeowners who aren’t actively selling—but might be willing to consider an off-market deal for the right price.