Market Updates
Monthly Market Update Email
Draft a market update email that keeps your sphere informed without putting them to sleep.
Best for: Any agent with a sphere Works with: ChatGPT, Claude
Market update emails only work if people actually read them. This prompt generates an email that leads with what matters to homeowners and buyers - not a data dump, but a clear narrative about what the numbers mean for them.
The Prompt
Write a monthly real estate market update email for my contact database.
Market Area: [CITY / NEIGHBORHOOD / REGION]
Month/Year: [MONTH YEAR]
Key Stats:
- Average Sale Price: [PRICE] (vs. last month: [CHANGE %], vs. last year: [CHANGE %])
- Homes Sold: [NUMBER]
- Average Days on Market: [DAYS]
- Active Listings: [NUMBER]
- Months of Supply: [NUMBER]
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: [PERCENTAGE]
Notable Trends: [e.g., inventory rising, multiple offers returning, condo market softening, new development announced]
Interest Rate Context: [CURRENT AVERAGE RATE and recent direction]
My Take: [YOUR ONE-SENTENCE OPINION - e.g., "Buyers have more negotiating power than they've had in two years"]
Write a 200-300 word email. Structure:
1. Subject line (compelling, not clickbait)
2. One-sentence hook that tells them why this month matters
3. 3-4 key stats with plain-English explanations of what they mean
4. A "what this means for you" section with separate bullets for buyers and sellers
5. A soft call-to-action (not pushy - offer to answer questions or run a home valuation)
Tone: Conversational, authoritative, zero jargon. Write like you're explaining this to a smart friend over coffee.
How to Use It
- Pull your stats from your local board or MLS before plugging them in. Accuracy matters - your reputation is on the line.
- The “My Take” field is what separates your email from every other agent’s. Have a point of view.
- Send consistently on the same day each month. Consistency builds the habit of opening your emails.
- Add one personal line at the top or bottom (e.g., a local event you attended, a neighborhood restaurant recommendation) to humanize it.
Example Output
The AI will produce a ready-to-send email with a click-worthy subject line, a conversational opening that frames the month’s story, clearly explained stats, and separate buyer/seller takeaways. The tone reads like a knowledgeable friend sharing market intel, not a corporate report.