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First-Time Home Buyers

What is First-Time Home Buyers?

Renters dreaming of homeownership don’t always know where to start. This play helps you reach likely renters in your target market with mailers designed to educate, encourage, and inspire action— without needing personal info or names.

The Right Audience

High-density rental neighborhoods in your service area. Look for areas with lower ownership rates and high turnover. You won't have named contacts, but you can still deliver relevant, relatable messaging to the mailbox.
Owner Occ?: No Type: Condominium

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The Right Message

You’ll need to target ‘Current Occupant’ in your messaging. Keep it clear, warm, and low-pressure. Speak to common hopes and fears— credit, down payments, confusion—and offer a helpful first step. Make the path to homeownership feel possible, even if they aren’t ready yet.

Key Themes

Still renting? Here's how others just like you became owners
First-home tips for smart buyers
Tired of rent hikes? You might be closer to buying than you think

Calls to Action

Scan to get a free first-home buying guide
Let’s see what’s possible—no pressure
Ready when you are: let’s talk first homes

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Outreach Channels

Direct Mail is the only viable channel for this audience|since you won’t have names|emails|or phone numbers. Address mailers to “Current Occupant” and make the content welcoming|relevant|and easy to act on. Consider QR codes or vanity URLs to track response.

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Measuring Success

Track scan rates, guide downloads, or inquiries generated from postcards. Monitor interest by neighborhood to refine future targeting or geo-farming efforts. Success here is about starting the conversation, not closing it on day one.