Author: pmitchellceo
Email for Week of May 15, 2023
Subject: 6 Tips to Make Home Buying Easier
Hello NAME,
Are you preparing to buy a home in the near future? Here are some simple steps to help you through the process.
1.Check your credit score. You can use a site like creditkarma.com (which uses TransUnion and Equifax) and freecreditscore.com(which uses Experian). These sites provide you with a free credit report and monitoring. You can also find information on these sites on how to improve your credit.
2. Next, you will want to work with a lender to determine what your budget is for buying a home. You will need to get pre-approval before you start your home search.
3. Make a list of your priorities for a home. Determine what you are looking for in your new home. What are the items you can’t live without and what are the items you would like to have but are willing to do without.
4. Now that you know what you want in a home you need to select a realtor to help you find that home.
5. View homes. It is time to start viewing homes to search for your new place.
6. During the entire home buying process it is important that you avoid any financial changes until after you have closed on your new home.
I would be happy to help you through the process of finding and purchasing your home. You can reach out to me at (****enter phone number****) or by simply replying to this email.
Warmly,
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Email for Week of May 8, 2023
Subject: How to Start Your Own Neighborhood Watch
Hello NAME,
Working together with your neighbors builds a sense of community and helps reduce crime. If your neighborhood does not yet have a neighborhood watch group here are some simple tips to help you get started.
Start the conversation. Begin by talking with your neighbors about putting together a neighborhood watch. Find out who is interested and recruit them.
Contact your local Sheriff’s Department and Schedule a Meeting. It is a great idea to have the Sheriff’s department attend and present at your first meeting. If they are unable to make it make sure you stay in close communication with them. It is important to collaborate with your local Sheriff’s Department.
Invite your neighbors to the meeting. Set a meeting date and time that works best for most. Try to avoid weekends. Usually weekday evenings are best. Put together an invitation and deliver to neighbors two weeks before the meeting. Recruit a few volunteers to help you distribute the invitations to the neighborhood.
Host your first meeting and create a plan. At your first meeting you will want to discuss the main concerns of the neighborhood and how to address those concerns. This would be a good time to also establish who will be the leaders of the group, the block captains, the law enforcement liaison, and who will handle communications for the group.
Create a communication plan. As a group you will need to decide the best methods for communication such as text, email, a Facebook group or page, and meetings.
Next, register your group. You can go to https://nnw.org/user to create an account for your watch group. If you have questions you can email nw@sheriffs.org.
Host meetings and events. There are a lot of great resources for your meetings and events that can be found athttps://www.nnw.org/toolkit. You will want to put together meetings and events that help address the concerns of the neighborhood that were laid out in the plan from the first meeting. Here are a few examples of the types of presentations and events you can host: Back to School Safety, Holiday Safety, Crime Prevention, First Aid Training.
Warmly,
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Email for Week of May 1, 2023
Subject: How To Make A Smart Donation
Hello NAME,
Making a charitable donation has many benefits, it helps make a positive impact in the lives of others, you feel good about giving and it can be tax deductible. Here are few steps to help you with your philanthropic endeavors.
What percentage of their budget is spent on administrative costs?
Charitynavigator.org is a great website full of information on charities and their transparency with their funds.
Are they tax deductible?
To determine if the organization you would like to give to is tax deductible visit the IRS website. There is a tool on their site called Exempt Organizations Select Check. This is a search tool that enables you to search for an organization and review information about their federal tax status and filings. Here is the direct link to this tool: www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-select-check.
Warmly,
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(This article is not intended to provide you with tax advice. Consult with your CPA for any questions regarding your tax deductions and charitable giving).
Email for Week of April 24, 2023
Subject: What Stops Homes from Selling?
Hello NAME,
- The marketing materials are not appropriate or properly customized.
- The agent does not have a well-organized strategy to showcase the home to its best advantage.
- The initial price is not accurate.
- The home isn’t shown properly.
- The photography and staging are not done properly.
- The agent doesn’t effectively communicate market changes and feedback from other showings.
- The agent is passive vs. active in marketing the home to find buyers.
If you are thinking of selling your home, reply to this email to schedule a complimentary pre-marketing consultation.
Warmly,
XXXXXXXX
For Real Estate Advice that pertains to financial, legal, or tax related information contact the professionals in those fields. The practice of Real Estate representation can vary by state. Ask your Real Estate Representative for agency information pertaining to your state and company.
Email for Week of April 17, 2023
Subject: Design Trends For The Home
Hello NAME,
Ready to give your home an update? Here are some new design trends to keep in mind when making those upgrades.
Wood floors are still here to stay when it comes to home trends, but the shift is in the shade of wood, with a lighter wood as the new trend. People are also looking for a simpler trim style and moving away from the crown molding.
While white kitchen cabinets have been very popular the new trend is going toward a more colorful kitchen with darker colors on the cabinets. Darker colors for lower cabinets and lighter upper cabinets are being seen a lot in new kitchen designs as well.
According to some home designers, a few other trends that we will be seeing more of will be bare brick walls and more color throughout the entire home, not just in the kitchen.
Lighting will always be an important feature in the home. Many are leaning toward more unique types of lighting to add more personality and style to the home. Vintage fixtures continue to be a popular option. When it comes to lighting don’t be afraid to mix metals. All the fixtures in your home do not have to match.
Another trend is the use of more natural elements in the home with an emphasis on wood being used throughout. In addition, accessories to make the home feel more cozy such as faux fur throws.
Minimalism is not just for the millennials, many are leaning toward less clutter and decorating with items that have a purpose.
Of course, you don’t want to make decisions simply based on a trend. Your home is your oasis. It should make you feel comfortable and relaxed so choose items and materials that you like and that you will enjoy for years to come.
Keep function in mind as well. While some trends may look nice, they may not be practical for everyone.
Warmly,
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