Getting your home ready to sell: three quick wins
Practical prep tips that show sellers you know what buyers notice, with a clear next step. About 1 minute to read aloud.
Hook
Selling this [season]? These three things get you more money for the least work.
One
Declutter and depersonalize. Buyers need to picture their things in the space, not yours. Start with counters and closets.
Two
Fix the small stuff. Leaky faucets, loose handles, burnt-out bulbs. Each one makes buyers wonder what else is wrong.
Three
Light and paint. Open every blind, and if a room is a bold color, a neutral coat is one of the cheapest upgrades you can make.
Call to action
Want a room-by-room list for your home? Message me "PREP" and I'll walk through it with you.
I'm [your name] with [brokerage].
Timing and structure
This script is about 100 words to say aloud: roughly 0:38 at a fast pace, 0:43 at an average pace and 0:50 if you take it slowly, in 5 parts.
| Part | Words as written | About |
|---|---|---|
| Hook | 14 | 0:06 |
| One | 19 | 0:08 |
| Two | 19 | 0:08 |
| Three | 26 | 0:11 |
| Call to action | 22 | 0:09 |
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
- [season]
- [your name]
- [brokerage]
Use real names, numbers and examples: specific details are what make a script sound like you rather than a template.
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 0:43 at an average speaking pace of 140 words a minute. It's 100 words, so between 0:38 and 0:50 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 3 bracketed blanks with your own details, then cut or reword anything you wouldn't say.