Three tips for first-time buyers
A numbered how-to that keeps people watching and positions you as the agent who explains things clearly. About 1 minute to read aloud.
Hook
Buying your first home? Here are three things I wish every first-time buyer knew.
One
Hold up one finger.
Get pre-approved first, not just pre-qualified. Sellers take your offer more seriously, and you'll know your real budget.
Two
Budget for more than the down payment. Closing costs are usually [percent range] of the price in [state], plus [inspection, appraisal, moving].
Three
Don't skip the inspection to win a house. Pause. A few hundred dollars now can save you thousands later.
Call to action
Save this for when you start looking. And if you have questions, message me. I'm [your name] with [brokerage].
Timing and structure
This script is about 91 words to say aloud: roughly 0:34 at a fast pace, 0:39 at an average pace and 0:46 if you take it slowly, in 5 parts.
| Part | Words as written | About |
|---|---|---|
| Hook | 14 | 0:06 |
| One | 18 | 0:08 |
| Two | 22 | 0:09 |
| Three | 18 | 0:08 |
| Call to action | 19 | 0:08 |
Record it in one take, or part by part with By section so you can redo one part without the rest.
Fill these in before you read
- [percent range]
- [state]
- [inspection, appraisal, moving]
- [your name]
- [brokerage]
Use real names, numbers and examples: specific details are what make a script sound like you rather than a template.
Delivery notes in this script
These appear on the prompter as reminders, and are never read aloud:
- Hold up one finger.
- Pause.
Before you read it
- Lead with the price, the place or the result in the first two seconds.
- Show your name and brokerage on screen or say them: many states require the brokerage in ads.
- Describe homes and places, never who a neighborhood is “for”: fair housing rules apply to video too.
- Say where market figures come from (your MLS or board) and the month.
How to use this script
- Open it with the button above. It loads straight into the prompter, on any phone, tablet or computer.
- Replace every [bracket] with your own words. Notes in grey are for you and are never read.
- Read it aloud once, cut anything you wouldn't say, and set the speed so it ends on time.
Questions
How long does this script take to read?
About 0:39 at an average speaking pace of 140 words a minute. It's 91 words, so between 0:34 and 0:46 depending on how fast you speak.
Can I change the script?
Yes. It's free to use and change for personal or commercial use. Replace the 5 bracketed blanks with your own details, then cut or reword anything you wouldn't say.