Social Media Templates
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“I Need…” Featured Listing
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Gallup poll – Headline
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Reasons to Follow or Unfollow Me Trend
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National Chicken Wing Day Open House Bait
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The Doctor was right
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“Is Calling …” Listing Trend
Video Scripts
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National Chicken Wing Day
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Best long-term investment
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Best long-term investment
Blog
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Best Long-Term Investment
Social Media Templates
“I Need…” Featured Listing (Carousel)

🎯 How To
- Open and Customize the template: “I Need…” Featured Listing (Carousel)
- Customize the slides with photos from your listing that best match each “I need…” statement. Instead of over-explaining the home, choose images that show the feeling behind the feature: water, space, privacy, room to gather, and quiet.
- Add your handle or username in the placeholder on each slide.
- Customize each slide based on the strongest features of the home. You can swap the order, change the second line, or add more slides if the listing has more moments worth showing.
- On the following pages, you will notice there are different size options depending on how you want to use the template, whether you are posting it as a carousel, using it as a reel, or posting it on TikTok.
- Download slides from Canva and upload to social.
- Download the slides from your Canva template as a PNG or JPEG file.
- Upload on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or wherever you are most active.
- Copy and paste the CAPTION below (edit as needed!).
- Most people don’t start their home search by saying, “I need 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.”
They start with a feeling. This house gives you a bunch.
- Most people don’t start their home search by saying, “I need 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.”
- Publish on social.
Inspiration: @casawaters
Gallup poll – Headline (Carousel)

🎯 How To
- Open and Customize the template: Gallup poll – Headline (Carousel)
- Customize the carousel with the Gallup data.
- Add your logo in the placeholders on each slides.
- On the following pages, you will notice there are different size options depending on how you want to use the template, whether you are posting it as a carousel, using it as a reel, or posting it on TikTok.
- Download slides from Canva and upload to social.
- Download the slides from your Canva template as a PNG or JPEG file.
- Upload on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or wherever you are most active.
- Copy and paste the CAPTION below (edit as needed!).
- Americans have named it their favorite long-term investment for over a decade… and I’m lucky enough to be working in that industry!
- Publish on social.
source: Gallup
Reasons to follow or unfollow me (Static)

🎯 How To
- Open and Customize the template: Reasons to follow or unfollow me (Static)
- Customize the static post with your own photo, handle, local market, and personality-based blurbs.
- Replace @[yourhandle] with your actual social handle or username. Swap [Market] with your city, town, neighborhood, or local area.
- Use a photo of yourself in the center so the post feels personal. This can be a casual headshot, listing photo, behind-the-scenes photo, office photo, neighborhood photo, or anything that feels like your real personality instead of a stiff branding shoot.
- Update the text blurbs around the photo so they sound like you. Keep a mix of real estate value, local market insight, personality, and humor.
- On the following pages, you will notice there are different size options depending on how you want to use the template, whether you are posting it as a carousel, using it as a reel, or posting it on TikTok.
- Download slides from Canva and upload to social.
- Download the slides from your Canva template as a PNG or JPEG file.
- Upload on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or wherever you are most active.
- Copy and paste the CAPTION below (edit as needed!).
- Decision time. Follow me or unfollow me. This is what you’re going to get.
- Publish on social.
Inspiration: @brock11johnson
National Chicken Wing Day Open House Bait (Carousel)

🎯 How To
- Open and Customize the template: National Chicken Wing Day Open House Bait (Carousel)
- Customize the carousel with your name, city, restaurant pick, and open house details. This post works because Slide 1 feels like a hyperlocal opinion post, then Slide 2 flips into an open house promo.
- On Slide 1, replace the placeholders with your actual info. You can use one of these headline/cover options:
- Luxury real estate agent [NAME] names [RESTAURANT] as best spot for chicken wings in [CITY]
- [AGE]-year-old real estate agent declares [RESTAURANT] the best chicken wing spot in [CITY]
- Unpopular opinion, [RESTAURANT] has the best wings in [CITY]
- Use a photo that fits the headline. This could be a chicken wings photo, restaurant photo, food shot, or something that helps sell the joke.
- Caption for Slide 1:
In honor of National Chicken Wing Day, I’m officially declaring that [RESTAURANT] has the best chicken wings here in [CITY]. Hands down, they have the best [insert food item].
- On Slide 2, reveal the joke and update it with your real open house details. Add your home or listing’s best photo on this slide. Use the strongest image you have, like the front exterior, kitchen, backyard, pool, living room, or any standout feature.
- Slide 2 Caption:
Traditional open house promos don’t work on Instagram anymore so you do what you gotta do. See you Sunday… unless you’ve contracted the stomach virus.
- On the following pages, you will notice there are different size options depending on how you want to use the template, whether you are posting it as a carousel, using it as a reel, or posting it on TikTok.
- Download slides from Canva and upload to social.
- Download the slides from your Canva template as a PNG or JPEG file.
- Upload on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or wherever you are most active.
- Copy and paste the CAPTION below (edit as needed!).
- In honor of National Chicken wing day, I’m officially declaring that (place/restaurant) has the best chicken wings here in (insert market). Hands down, they have the best (insert item).
Debate me in the comments. Am I missing somewhere?
- In honor of National Chicken wing day, I’m officially declaring that (place/restaurant) has the best chicken wings here in (insert market). Hands down, they have the best (insert item).
- Publish on social.
Inspiration: @tatlondono
The Doctor was right (Static)

🎯 How To
- Open and Customize the template: The Doctor was right (Static)
- Customize the text message-style static post with your listing, market, best features, and social handle.
- Update the “doctor response” bubble so it matches the listing or feature you want to promote. Keep it short, funny, and direct.
- Example options:
- You need a bigger house
- You need better natural light
- You need a backyard immediately
- You need a kitchen that understands you
- You need a home with a pool
- You need more space and less chaos
- Update the listing card with your market, property type, and best features. Swap the photo inside the listing card with your best property image. Use a strong interior, exterior, backyard, pool, kitchen, living room, or standout feature that makes the “doctor recommendation” feel obvious.
- On the following pages, you will notice there are different size options depending on how you want to use the template, whether you are posting it as a carousel, using it as a reel, or posting it on TikTok.
- Download slides from Canva and upload to social.
- Download the slides from your Canva template as a PNG or JPEG file.
- Upload on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or wherever you are most active.
- Publish on social.
“Is Calling …” Listing Trend (Carousel)

🎯 How To
- Open and Customize the template: “Is Calling …” Listing Trend (Carousel)
- Customize each slide with photos that show the lifestyle around your listing. Add your logo, handle, or username in the template (optional).
- Replace [Neighborhood] with the neighborhood, community, town, or area where the listing is located. Then update each slide with real local spots and listing photos that match the “is calling” prompt.
- Use neighborhood lifestyle photos like the entry sign, charming streets, local landmarks, nearby coffee shops, farmers markets, restaurants, parks, trails, beaches, waterfront views, or anything that helps people picture what it feels like to live there.
- On the following pages, you will notice there are different size options depending on how you want to use the template, whether you are posting it as a carousel, using it as a reel, or posting it on TikTok.
- Download slides from Canva and upload to social.
- Download the slides from your Canva template as a PNG or JPEG file.
- Upload on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or wherever you are most active.
- Copy and paste the CAPTION below (edit as needed!).
- Are you picking up this call?
- Publish on social.
Inspiration: @americanair
Video Scripts
📹 VIDEO SCRIPT 1: National Chicken Wing Day (July 29th)
🎯 How To
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Copy and paste the example video script below in your preferred working doc.
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Edit everything in [BRACKETS] for your market and audience.
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Record the video and post on social.
HOOK:
Wednesday is National Chicken Wing Day. So I’m ranking the top three wings in [CITY/TOWN NAME]. Publicly. With my face attached.
And somebody is about to be mad at me.
BODY:
Let’s start at number three. [WING SPOT THREE, the sports bar or pub everyone defaults to]
Look, you already knew they were making this list. [ONE SPECIFIC DETAIL, e.g. always crispy, never lets you down, the game day standard] Are they the flashiest wings in town? No. Do they deliver every single time? Yes. That’s why they’re on the podium. Consistency is a skill.
Number two. And I already know this one is going to hurt some feelings. [WING SPOT TWO, the fan favorite that thinks it’s number one] Half this town would ride for these wings, and honestly, I get it. [ONE SPECIFIC DETAIL, e.g. the sauce lineup alone keeps them in the fight] These are elite. Genuinely elite. But elite is not the same as best. Not the crown. Not this year.
Which brings us to the best wings in [CITY/TOWN NAME]. [WING SPOT ONE, your honest pick, bonus points if it’s unexpected, a dive, a deli, a takeout window] [ONE SPECIFIC DETAIL, e.g. cash only, no seats, worth every bit of the wait] [ONE HONEST MOMENT, e.g. I’ve finished a whole order in the parking lot because they do not survive the ride home] I said what I said.
And for the record, [FLATS OR DRUMS, pick your side and say it with your chest]. That’s a whole separate fight, and I’ll die on that hill too.
CTA:
Alright, your turn. Think I got it wrong? Drop your number one in the comments and make your case.
📹 VIDEO SCRIPT 2: Best Long-Term Investment
🎯 How To
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Copy and paste the example video script below in your preferred working doc.
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Edit everything in [BRACKETS] for your market and audience.
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Record the video and post on social.
Source: Gallup
HOOK:
Gallup just asked Americans to name the best long-term investment.
Real estate didn’t just win.
It won for the 14th year in a row, beating stocks, gold, savings accounts, bonds, and crypto.
BODY:
Every spring, Gallup asks the country the same question.
What’s the best long-term investment?
Stocks, bonds, gold, savings accounts, crypto, or real estate.
This year, 38% said real estate.
Stocks came in a distant second at 20%.
And here’s the part nobody talks about.
Real estate didn’t just beat every other option one on one.
It beat gold, savings, bonds, and crypto put together.
This isn’t a one-year fluke either.
Real estate has held the top spot for over a decade straight.
Through rate hikes. Through the pandemic. Through every crash headline you’ve scrolled past.
Now, to be fair, this is a poll of what people trust, not a promise of returns.
But that kind of trust, held that long, tells you something.
Here in [CITY/TOWN NAME], you can see where it comes from.
[LOCAL PROOF POINT, e.g. what a typical home bought here ten years ago is worth today, or how long local homeowners have been building equity]
People around here don’t just believe real estate works.
They’ve watched it happen on their own street.
CTA:
Send this to someone who keeps debating whether buying is still worth it.
🎯 How To
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Copy and paste the email script below in your preferred working doc.
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Optional: Download Chart to include in the email.
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Be prepared to reach out to anyone who responds.
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Personalize the sign-off and send to buyers and renters in your database.
Subject: Americans say this is the best long-term investment
Preview: …for the 14th year in a row
Body of email:
Hey [First Name],
Every year, Gallup asks Americans a simple question: What’s the best long-term investment?
Real estate was ranked #1 for the 14th year in a row.
Here’s how 2026 broke down:
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Real estate: 38% said it was the best long-term investment
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Stocks/mutual funds: 20%
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Gold: 18%
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Savings accounts/CDs: 12%
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Cryptocurrency: 2%
Why does real estate keep winning?
Every single decade (including the one that started with the worst housing crash in modern history, home prices have grown by at least 30%.

U.S. home price growth, every decade since 1990:
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1990s: +30%
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2000s: +47%
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2010s: +45%
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2020 to 2024: +47%
Real estate tends to grow slow and steady, and it’s historically it’s less volatile than stocks.
Honest take
Real estate is not the right move for everyone. If you’re planning to move in two or three years, buying may not make sense. Your timeline, your financial goals, and your risk tolerance all matter. A good financial advisor is worth talking to before making any major investment decision.
But if you’re thinking long term, home price growth keeps pointing in the same direction .
If you’re curious what that looks like for your specific situation, I’m happy to walk through it. No pressure, just real numbers.
Best,
[Your Name]
Blog
🎯 How To
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Copy and paste the blog below into your preferred working doc.
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Replace everything in [BRACKETS] with your local info. Adjust the tone as needed to match your brand.
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⬇️ Download the BLOG IMAGE HERE (3 options)
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Download Chart 1: Americans’ Perceptions of the Best Long-Term Investment
Download Chart 2: U.S. Home Price Growth by Decade (ResiClub)
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Upload to your website (meta description, keywords and title options included below).
Meta Description: New Gallup data shows real estate remains Americans’ top pick for the best long-term investment in 2026, ahead of stocks, gold and crypto. Here’s what that means for [Your Market].
Keywords: best long-term investment, real estate vs stocks, investing in real estate, housing market, home price appreciation, real estate market trends, long-term wealth building, home equity, real estate appreciation, stock market vs real estate
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Americans Say Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment in 2026
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Why Real Estate Beats Stocks, Gold and Crypto as a Long-Term Investment
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Is Real Estate Still the #1 Long-Term Investment in 2026? Survey Says Yes
Every year, Gallup asks Americans a simple question:
What’s the best long-term investment?
Real estate won again in 2026, for the 14th year running.
I get why people ask if that’s still true. Crypto has its true believers, and while the stock market has had a rough stretch lately, it’s a popular option.
Here’s what Americans actually said this year, and what a 14-year streak like this really tells you about where to put your money for the long haul.
What Americans Said in the 2026 Gallup Poll
Gallup asks the same question every year: which investment do you think is best over the long run? Here’s how people answered in 2026:
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Real estate: 38%
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Stocks/mutual funds: 20%
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Gold: 18%
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Savings accounts/CDs: 12%
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Bonds: 4%
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Cryptocurrency: 2%
Real estate’s lead is nearly double the next closest answer. Stocks climbed a bit since last year, up from 16% to 20%, and gold cooled off from its 2023 peak of 25%. Cryptocurrency, for all the attention it gets on social media, still can’t crack 3%.
A 14-Year Streak, With Two Exceptions
I’ll say this plainly: 14 years is a long time for anything to stay in first place. Real estate has topped this poll every single year since 2013, through a pandemic and a wave of interest rate hikes.
The streak has broken exactly twice.
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2008 to 2009: During the financial crisis, savings accounts and CDs edged out real estate, 31% to 26% in September 2008 and 34% to 33% in April 2009.
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2011 to 2012: Gold took the top spot for two years running, 34% to 19% in 2011 and 28% to 20% in 2012, while people were still spooked from the crash.
Both times, real estate came right back. It reclaimed the lead in 2013 and hasn’t let go since.
Why Real Estate Keeps Winning
Here’s my take on why this keeps happening. A home is something you can actually touch and use. It’s not a ticker symbol on an app. It’s where someone raises kids and slowly builds equity.
It’s true that stocks have historically offered higher returns. From 1990 to April 2024, the S&P 500 surged by 1,325%, while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index rose by 308%.
However, stocks also come with higher volatility, while real estate typically provides more stable growth. Even during economic downturns, such as the Great Financial Crisis of 2008, real estate has shown resilience and recovery.
This is highlighted when you look back at U.S. home price growth by the decade:
Source: ResiClub
U.S. home price growth by decade:
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1990s: +30.1%
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2000s: +47.3%
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2010s: +44.7%
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2020-2024: +47.1%
Every decade, even during the 2000s, home price growth has increased by 30% or more.
Of course, buying a home is a long-term investment. If you plan to move in a few years, it may not be the best fit.
While poll results show that Americans prefer real estate as a long-term investment, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Always consult with your financial advisor when planning to invest for your future, as the best option depends on your financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment timeline.