YOUR MARCH CONTENT LIBRARY
Happy Almost-Spring, you guys! (I'm trying to be glass-half-full over here, in Chicago we won't be seeing spring for awhile).
I hope you're loving the new content dashboard and bonus content. Your feedback informs the bonus content, so please be sure to keep me posted on what you're loving and what you'd like to see more of!
Beginning this month, we have some photographs in the membership that you will only find here in the membership. The majority are curated royalty-free stock, but we know how important it is to have a unique social media feed, and are always committed to finding new ways to evolve and keep you at the forefront of social media.
Here's the scoop:
Questions? Visit our FAQs! If you can't find your answer, email your questions to maris@thesocialbroker.com.
I hope you're loving the new content dashboard and bonus content. Your feedback informs the bonus content, so please be sure to keep me posted on what you're loving and what you'd like to see more of!
Beginning this month, we have some photographs in the membership that you will only find here in the membership. The majority are curated royalty-free stock, but we know how important it is to have a unique social media feed, and are always committed to finding new ways to evolve and keep you at the forefront of social media.
Here's the scoop:
- Your March content is below, in the recommended posting order. But, feel free to switch it up however you like!
- On each day there is one or more image to select from that matches the day's post topic. Choose the image that you believe best suits your brand!
- Each image is accompanied by a suggested caption. Some can be copy and pasted right into your social media posts, others require some customization/personalization. Next to the date, we've included some instructions so that you'll know which captions need to be edited and which ones are good to go.
- Of course, you are always encouraged to personalize the captions in your own voice!
- To save each image individually, right click and save to your desktop. Then, copy and paste the captions into FB or Instagram.
- From your phone, tap and hold to save the photo to your camera roll.
- To download all of the content at once, click "Download Your Images" and the gallery will download in a Zip folder.
- Important Note! Some operating systems are not compatible with ZIP folders. If you open the folder and it is empty, it is recommended that you save each image individually.
- It is recommended that you work from the website whenever possible as some of the formatting (like emojis and line breaks) may not translate from the PDF/Excel page .
Questions? Visit our FAQs! If you can't find your answer, email your questions to maris@thesocialbroker.com.
MARCH 1 - COPY/PASTE OR FILL-IN-THE-BLANK
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Does your family sit down to eat dinner together every night? Even though some nights are way too hectic, one of my goals is to make it more of a priority to cook and eat at home! So tell me, what are some of your favorite easy recipes? Tag your favorite foodie blogs or recipe sites in the comments so I can check them out!
OR...FILL IN THE BLANK: Even though __________ [I/my family and I/my husband and I/my wife and I /partner and I] have crazy busy schedules, we are trying to make it a priority to cook at home more. Tag your favorite foodie blogs or recipe sites in the comments so I can check them out! |
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When you move into a new home, it's almost inevitable: the out-of-town friends and family are going to want to come and see your new space! If you have a guest room, here are a few tips to help make it cozy:
-- 🔸 Print your WiFi password on a card and place it on the bedside table in a pretty frame. 🔸 Add fresh flowers to the room. If you can't do fresh flowers, an easy-to-maintain succulent will add a pretty pop of color! 🔸 Place a throw blanket on the bed for chilly nights and a cozy touch. 🔸 Use a decorative basket to stash extra bath towels, a robe and extra blankets. 🔸 Add a lamp or sconce for bedside reading light. -- Do you have a guest room in your home? How do you make it welcoming for guests? |
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With interest rates so low, it's a GREAT time for all of you first-time homebuyers to get pre-approved!
If you're ready to take that first step toward home ownership, the first thing you should do is check your credit. Then, gather up your documents. You'll need at least two years of W-2 forms, current pay stubs, two years of federal income tax returns, bank statements from the previous two months, and identification (like a passport or driver's license). Once you are ready to get pre-approved, shoot me a DM -- no pressure! -- and I'd be glad to recommend a trusted lender to get the ball rolling! |
MARCH 4 - PROMPT
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Share a photo or create a Canva graphic of one of your listings. Pick a feature of the home and explain in 1-2 brief sentences why you love it!
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MARCH 5 - FILL IN THE BLANK
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I've worked in real estate in __________ [your city or town] for __________ [number of years], and I love to be a resource for my clients, even after the transaction!
If you're looking for a painter, a cleaning service, an interior designer...or even a dog sitter!...I am happy to help you connect with the right person. Do you know a GREAT local business owner or professional service that I should know about? Leave your recommendations below and tag them in the comments so I can follow some new friends! |
MARCH 6 - FILL IN THE BLANK
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That's right! Shoot for the stars! 💫
(All kidding aside, have you tried cauliflower pizza? I __________). [actually really like it/have never tried it, but would like to!/have tried it but there is no substitute for the real deal]. |
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With talks of spring cleaning in the air, I'm going to ask you a difficult question: when was the last time you deep cleaned your range filter?
Yeah, same here. But I read a tip that I want to try: dissolve a good squirt of de-greasing dish soap and 1/4 cup of baking soda into a sink full of hot water. Scrub with a dish brush, soak for 10 minutes, and dry with a paper towel. Are you planning to tackle any spring cleaning projects this month? Where are you going to start? |
MARCH 8 - COPY/PASTE
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I am a huge animal lover and it totally makes my day when my when my clients have pets! Of course, when you have pets, staging your home to sell can be a little more work.
Here are a few quick tips that I give my clients before we list their home: 🔸 Remove all of your pet gear for listing photos. 🔸 Clean rugs, linens and textiles with odor-neutralizing enzyme cleaners. 🔸 Replace air filters or anything that could emit pet odor in your home. 🔸 Deep clean floors, baseboards, walls and repair any pet damage -- however minor. 🔸 Spruce up your yard and make sure it's free of any pet messes. 🔸 Relocate your pets during showings (if you need a walker/sitter recommendation just drop me a DM, I've got you!) |
MARCH 9 - COPY/PASTE
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Share a photo or create a Canva graphic of one of your listings. Pick a feature of the home and explain in 1-2 brief sentences why you love it!
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MARCH 10 - FILL IN THE BLANK
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Let's face it: buying a home is all kinds of awesome and exciting, but moving is almost always a drag. I've moved __________ times, and I pretty much consider myself to be a pro at it by now!
Which part of moving do you think is hardest: packing up your old place or unpacking in the new place? |
MARCH 11 - FILL IN THE BLANK
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There has never been a better time to be a craft beer lover in __________ [city]. Do you have a favorite craft brewery? I love to go to __________ and get their __________.
OR I'm not a big beer drinker, but with St. Patrick's Day around the corner I'm thinking about checking out one of our awesome craft breweries like __________. What is your favorite spot to grab a pint? |
MARCH 12 - FILL IN THE BLANK
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"Don't be discouraged. It is often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock."
I saw this quote and it really resonated with me. Not only because I, quite literally, open a lot of doors as a real estate agent 😂 but because house-hunting can be a l-o-n-g process! It is not always like on TV where you see a few houses and immediately fall in love. I tell my buyers that I don't care how long it takes, but we WILL find a home that you can picture yourself and your family loving for years to come. How about you? Did you love your home at first sight or was your house-hunting process a long one? |
MARCH 13 - FILL IN THE BLANK
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Today's plan: Drink coffee, sell homes, be awesome, repeat! 🙌🏼
In all seriousness, my day today involves __________ and __________ [three showings and a buyer closing/a home inspection and stopping by the office to write a contract/whatever your day involves]. What's on your agenda for this __________ [beautiful/snowy/chilly/sunny/whatever your weather is] Friday? |
MARCH 14 - COPY/PASTE
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Share a photo or create a Canva graphic of one of your listings. Pick a feature of the home and explain in 1-2 brief sentences why you love it!
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MARCH 15 - FILL IN THE BLANK
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I love visiting my clients' homes and seeing their beautiful family heirlooms that have been passed down through generations.
What is something in your home that has huge sentimental value? For me it's my __________ [grandmother's piano/shelves that my husband built himself/artwork that my wife created/etc]. |
MARCH 16 - PROMPT
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Share a photo of yourself with a close friend, colleague, family member, spouse, etc. Introduce them (be sure to tag them on IG!) and share a sentence about why that person inspires you!
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MARCH 17 - COPY/PASTE
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We are all a little bit Irish today. Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀
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MARCH 18 - COPY/PASTE
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Here is a quick interior design tip that has helped me so much over the years, in real estate and also in my own home. No matter what your style is, or what colors you like, one of the most important things to keep in mind is always SCALE.
Scale is essentially how objects in a room relate to each other in terms of size. If you have a huge room with super delicate, minimalist furniture, it might look off. Just like a huge sectional shoved into a small condo can mess with a room's flow. Here are a few quick tips to design your room to scale: ✨ A larger room can handle larger furniture, while a smaller room will favor more delicate furniture. ✨ Pick a main piece in each room (like your couch, bed or dining table) and design around it. ✨ Pay attention to ceiling height, which can factor into everything. ✨ Leave room for "white space" around furniture, especially if you're staging to sell! If you're ever interested in meeting a great interior designer or thinking about preparing your home to sell, I'd be glad to share names with you. What is the best design advice you've ever received? |
MARCH 19 - FILL IN THE BLANK
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Share a photo or create a Canva graphic of one of your listings. Pick a feature of the home and explain in 1-2 brief sentences why you love it!
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MARCH 20 - COPY/PASTE
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One of the things I love most about being a real estate agent is the flexibility and freedom to make my own schedule. Of course, I work a lot on the weekends...but it's totally worth it when I see the look on my clients' faces when they find "the one" or get that offer over listing price!
Oh, and the grocery stores on Monday? Totally empty 😉 |
MARCH 21 - FILL IN THE BLANKS
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If you could choose one of the following rooms to add to/expand in your home -- and space and cost are no object -- what would you pick?
A. Beautiful new spa-like master bathroom B. Walk-in custom closet C. Walk-in pantry with storage galore. I would pick the __________ because __________ [I love to relax in a bubble bath/my wife and I are always fighting over closet space/I am a bit of a hoarder when it comes to the newest kitchen gadgets!]. Share your choice in the comments! ⬇️ |
MARCH 22 - FILL IN THE BLANKS
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OK, quick show of hands. Do you make your bed in the morning? 🙋🏼♀️ Or are you more of a toss-the-blankets-over-the-pillow kind of person? 🙅🏼♀️
I promise not to judge.... (...unless your home is on the market. Then you need to make your bed). I __________ [never leave the house without making my bed/confess, I always intend to but somehow it just never happens!]. So, I'm taking a poll: give me a 🙋🏼♀️ or a 🙅🏼♀️ to weigh in! |
MARCH 23 - COPY/PASTE
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Here's the thing: we all dream of that Pinterest-perfect kitchen where we can pretend we're Martha or Giada. Do you have your dream kitchen? If not, what would you change about it?
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MARCH 24 - COPY/PASTE
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Share a photo or create a Canva graphic of one of your listings. Pick a feature of the home and explain in 1-2 brief sentences why you love it!
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MARCH 25 - FILL IN THE BLANK
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I'm always on the go, and often find myself in the car between appointments, starving! 🥗 I also like to have the occasional lunch meeting with friends or clients. Tell me in the comments: what is your favorite lunch spot in __________?
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MARCH 26 - FILL IN THE BLANKS
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One of the most important -- and often overlooked -- things about selling your home is how different your day-to-day life might look when your home is for sale.
Keeping your home clean, organized and staged is no easy feat...tidy closets, no dirty dishes in the sink, and everything in its place! Those showing requests seem to come up at a moment's notice but the time and effort it takes to keep your home showing-ready could mean thousands of dollars in your pocket on closing day. We've got this! 🙌🏼 |
MARCH 27 - COPY/PASTE
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I love working with first-time home buyers...there is nothing like the excitement (okay...and occasional anxiety!) of the process of buying your first home!
One piece of advice that I love to give those first-time buyers is to keep an open mind when it comes to your neighborhood. You might have an exact vision of what you are looking for and where, but sometimes all it takes is expanding your search even a mile to open up tons of new possibilities! Do you live in the neighborhood where you first started searching, or did you have to do a little bit of hunting before you found 'the one?' |
MARCH 28 - FILL IN THE BLANKS
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If you could pick one chore to outsource -- for free -- for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I would definitely outsource __________ [doing the laundry/cooking/emptying the dishwasher/driving the carpool]. How about you? |
MARCH 29 - COPY/PASTE
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Spring is here (well...technically, anyway!) and so is the spring real estate market. If you're planning to buy this year...or even if you're just starting to think about it...then a few open houses are probably in your future.
If you happen to swing by an open house spontaneously, here are a few quick tips: 1️⃣ Take Notes! Open Houses can be a whirlwind, so document everything in a notebook or on your phone. You'll thank yourself later! 2️⃣ Keep your must-haves in mind. It's so easy to be seduced by a beautifully staged home, but keep in mind your main needs. That 1600 sq. ft deck might be amazing, but it might not be worth sacrificing your home office or extra bathroom. 3️⃣ Check out the neighborhood -- not just the home. You aren't buying four walls and a roof...you're buying a lifestyle! Walk and drive around the area to check out the grocery store, coffee shops, and get an idea of what your life would look like there! 4️⃣ Finally...call me! If we are working together and you see a property you love, I will do my best to meet you there or set up a time to see it together so that I can help take the stress out of the process for you! |
MARCH 30 - FILL IN THE BLANKS
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I hope you were all able to get some rest and relaxation this weekend. What is one thing you're excited about accomplishing this week? I am starting the week off __________ [with my first day off in over a week - spring market has been busy, busy!/writing an offer for my first-time buyer clients/taking a new client out to see homes/swinging by the office to catch up on admin work].
Tell me one thing you are looking forward to accomplishing this week in the comments so that I can cheer you on. Let's do this, Monday! |
MARCH 31 - FILL IN THE BLANK
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Share a photo or create a Canva graphic of one of your listings. Pick a feature of the home and explain in 1-2 brief sentences why you love it!
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BONUS #1 - COPY/PASTE
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This is my favorite kind of to-do list! The spring real estate market is in full swing and it's a great time to buy!
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BONUS #2 - FILL IN THE BLANK
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If you could describe your home design style, which one would you choose?
A: Mid-Century Modern B: Industrial Chic C: Scandinavian Inspired D: Traditional/Farmhouse E: What am I missing? I definitely gravitate towards a more __________ style but I do love any room that is bright and full of natural light! Tell me your favorite style in the comments. |
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Does anyone else have a tendency to work from home in the evenings while catching up on Netflix? You know...in your sweats....maybe a glass of wine in hand...comfy blanket on your lap...just me? I mean, I'm asking for a friend 🤣
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I think there are two types of people in the world: those that make to-do lists, and those that have mental to-do lists constantly running in their head. I keep my to-do list __________ [on my phone in an app/in my paper planner/in a notebook/committed to memory - it keeps me on my toes!].
How about you? |
BONUS #5 - COPY/PASTE
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Is there anything better than a home with big, beautiful windows? 😍
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BONUS #6 - COPY/PASTE
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I mean, it's not too much to ask, right? 💎✨
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COVID-19 RESPONSE #1 - FILL IN THE BLANK
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My heart goes out to everyone who has been impacted by COVID-19 already. I know the new headlines seem dismal, but __________ [your city/town] is strong and resilient, and we can get through this! I want to say a special thank you today to the doctors, nurses and first responders who are here for us during these times. I hope you and all of your loved ones are safe and healthy!
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COVID-19 RESPONSE #2 - COPY/PASTE
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If you were planning to buy or sell this year, I know you might feel a little uncertain right now. We are living in unprecedented times and none of us know exactly what to expect!
Here is what I can tell you: we have every reason to be optimistic that any market slowdown will be short-lived. This year we have been seeing a strong labor market, a good supply of housing and incredibly low interest rates. Although I can't predict the future, I know that we will all get through this together and come out stronger on the other side. |
COVID-19 RESPONSE #3 - FILL IN THE BLANK
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I am not just a real estate agent, I am a __________, __________, __________, __________, and a ___________ [mother/father, husband/wife, sister/aunt, brother/uncle, neighbor/friend]. The only way we all get through hard times is if we stick together and be kind to one another.
If there is anything I can do to help you our your family. please PM me. No judgment, no questions asked, I will do everything I can to be there for my community. |
COVID-19 RESPONSE #4 - FILL IN THE BLANK
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I live and work in __________ [your community] and I have never been more proud to be a part of this community! While the events happening around us are unprecedented, what we do know is that local businesses like __________. __________ and __________ need our support right now. Here is how you can help them:
__________ [List any local efforts, fundraisers, etc. to help support your local businesses. Be share to tag them in your post!}. Be safe out there everyone, and be kind to each other! |
COVID-19 RESPONSE #5 - COPY/PASTE
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Everyone is hunkering down right now, but that doesn't mean all work comes grinding to a halt, you know? No matter what is happening, people will always have to move, and when you do, I am here for you.
Here are a few ways that we can begin your home search from the comfort and safety of our sofas: 📲 Video chats, texts, phone calls and virtual meetings allow us to dig deep and identify your needs while maintaining social distance. 📹 Just like I do for clients out-of-town, I can do video tours of homes on your behalf. Some sellers may even have 3D tours or virtual technology available. 💻 Whenever possible, we will look to technology to get your deal done. Some lenders have online mortgage applications and I have even heard of title companies that are doing curbside closings. Whatever your needs may be, reach out anytime and we will find a way. |
COVID-19 RESPONSE #6 - COPY/PASTE
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Although this outbreak is nothing but a tragedy, there is a silver lining for some people: the opportunity to spend more time at home with family.
If you're hunkering down, here are a few things that you can do to pass the time: 🔸 Have a family game night 🧩🎲 🔸 Get a head start on your spring cleaning 🧺🧹 🔸 Try a new recipe that you've always wanted 👩🏻🍳 🔸 Read a good book! 📚 🔸 Download a workout-at-home app 💪🏻 🔸 Rest or meditate 🧘🏼♀️🧘🏼♀️ 🔸 Order from your favorite restaurant 🥡⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔸 Watch movies -- pick a theme like '80s or Disney 🍿 🔸 Host a virtual happy hour with friends 🥂 🔸 Take a class online and learn a new a skill 💻 |