New seller lead home value replies that lead to a visit.
A homeowner in Oakville asks through your website what their house might be worth, or a neighbour wants a rough number before deciding anything. A new seller lead home value request is an early signal, and your reply should earn a visit to the home rather than settle for a quick estimate.
The goalBook a short visit or call so you can prepare a real price range for the home.
Today
Hi [First name], thanks for asking about the value of [Address]. Recent sales nearby give me a range, but updates inside the home change the number a lot. Have you done any renovations, like the kitchen or basement? [Your name], [Brokerage]
When to send what
- Text
Thank them, confirm the address and ask one question about the home.
- Call
Learn their timing and book a walk-through.
- Email
Send three recent nearby sales as a starting point.
- Text
Follow up with one fresh fact about their street or building.
01The scripts
Pick the moment. Copy the words.
Hi [First name], thanks for asking about the value of [Address]. Recent sales nearby give me a range, but updates inside the home change the number a lot. Have you done any renovations, like the kitchen or basement? [Your name], [Brokerage]
- YouHi [First name], [Your name] from [Brokerage]. You asked what [Address] might sell for. Do you have a minute?
- ClientYes, we're just curious right now.
- YouThat's a good place to start. Are you thinking about this spring, or further out?
- ClientMaybe next year.
- YouPlenty of time, then. A 20-minute walk-through lets me give you a range I'd stand behind, instead of a guess from a computer. Would [Day] at [Time] work?
- ClientWhat would you need from us?
- YouNothing to prepare. Just show me what you've updated and what you'd still change.
- From
- You, from your own inbox
- Subject
- Recent sales near [Street name]
Hi [First name], a [home type] on [Street name] just came up for sale at [Price]. It's a useful comparison for your place. Want me to watch how it does and let you know? [Your name], [Brokerage]
02Variations
When the moment is a little different.
They only want a number by text
Hi [First name], fair enough. Homes like yours nearby have recently sold between [Low] and [High]. Where yours lands depends on the updates. I'm happy to narrow it with a quick look whenever you like. [Your name], [Brokerage]
Condo owner asking about their unit
Hi [First name], thanks for asking about unit [Unit] at [Building]. Units in your building sell on floor, view and parking. Which way does yours face, and does it come with a parking spot? [Your name], [Brokerage]
Do
- Confirm the exact address before you talk numbers.
- Ask about updates, since they move the range more than anything.
- Give a range backed by real nearby sales, not a single figure.
- Offer a short visit that needs no tidying or preparation.
Avoid
- Quote one exact price before you have seen the inside.
- Promise a high sale price to win the listing.
- Push for a listing agreement on the first call.
- Send a thick market report nobody asked for.
With Tanero
Or say it once. ORBIT sends it.
ORBIT replies to a valuation request from your Tanero number with a question about the home, emails the nearby sales from your own inbox, and can phone the owner in English or any of 100+ languages to book the walk-through inside your working hours. If the owner calls back after dinner, ORBIT answers. In Approval mode, the default, each message and call it prepares waits until you say yes.
Text the Oakville homeowner who asked for a value on Lakeshore Road, ask about renovations, and book a walk-through for this week.
ORBIT is working on it
Questions
Before you send it.
How should I answer a new seller lead home value request?
Reply fast, confirm the address, and ask about the home itself. A new seller lead home value request is really a question about whether to sell, so aim for a visit or a call, not just a number.
Should I give a number by text?
If they insist, give a range based on recent nearby sales and say what could move it. A single figure given before you see the home is often wrong, and it is the number they will remember.
What if they say they're just curious?
Most sellers start that way. Ask about timing, offer the nearby sales by email, and check in when something comparable sells on their street.
Can ORBIT book the walk-through for me?
Yes. ORBIT books inside your work schedule and booking rules, and the appointment shows on your calendar and on the owner's record. When an owner asks for a time, it books from tomorrow onward.
Related
- Listing appointment confirmation that sets up the right meeting
- New buyer lead text that starts a real conversation
- How to get listings in Ontario without waiting for luck
- How to convert real estate leads into clients who sign
- A realtor website that answers its own visitors
- No lead left waiting for you to get back to your desk
Words are the easy part. Sending them on time is the job.
ORBIT sends the right message at the right moment, from your number and your inbox.