Podcast Summary: Your Daily Real Estate Podcast with Tristan Ahumada

Episode 704: 9 Texts That Get Replies (Without Sounding Like a Realtor Bot)
Date: November 3, 2025
Host: Tristan Ahumada

Episode Overview

In this concise, strategies-focused episode, Tristan Ahumada shares the last four of his “9 Texts That Get Replies,” targeted at real estate agents looking to build authentic connections with their database, including past clients, sphere of influence, and anyone who already knows them well. The aim of these texts is to foster real, personal conversations—without coming off as a generic or robotic “real estate salesperson.”

This is Part 2 (episodes 703 and 704 cover the full list), delivering actionable scripts meant to help agents maintain relationships, top-of-mind awareness, and positive feelings in their community.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. LCM Formula: Like, Comment, Message

[01:01]

• Tristan introduces the “LCM Formula,” his own method developed from his experience with Facebook and Instagram.
• How it Works:
  • Like: Engage with a client’s post by liking it.
  • Comment: Add a relevant, genuine comment on their content.
  • Message/DM/Text: Follow up with a personal message about what they shared—no sales pitch.
• Key Principle:
  • Don’t bring up real estate; center on making the other person feel good.
  • Use texts or video messages to amplify this effect and deepen connection.
• Notable Quote:

  "You're a dopamine dealer, remember that? You're dealing dopamine every single day. You're making them feel great." – Tristan Ahumada [02:11]

2. Pet Parent Perks

[02:32]

• Leverage knowledge of a client’s pets to send thoughtful, hyper-personalized texts.
• Sample Script:
  • “Hey Joe, just found out about a new pet store, pet groomer, or dog park opening nearby. Thought of you and Jet immediately! They have X, Y, Z features—seems perfect for Jet. Want the details?”
• Why It Works:
  • Pet culture has “crazy good” engagement, and this approach forges stronger personal connections.
• Notable Quote:

  "You just have to know that they have pets... this approach connects you to pet owners extremely well because you all know that whole pet culture is crazy good." – Tristan Ahumada [03:10]

3. Seasonal Home Maintenance Tips

[03:51]

• Tailor outreach with practical, timely home care tips based on the upcoming season.
• Examples:
  • Checking gutters or HVAC systems as winter approaches.
  • Tips for summer: checking Freon in older AC units, etc.
• Purpose:
  • Show personal care by offering genuinely helpful advice, not just making contact for business.
• Notable Quote:

  "Sometimes we're so busy... before I owned a home ... I didn't realize how many people don't check their Freon on older homes for AC units." – Tristan Ahumada [04:44]

4. Check In With a Personal Touch ("Care Call")

[05:14]

• Borrowed from COVID-era outreach, this is all about authentic care.
• Script Example:
  • “Hey, Joanne, I was thinking about you and your family—or you and Jet. How’s everything going? If there's anything you need, whether real estate related or just recommendations for a great spot, I'm here to help.”
• Flexibility:
  • Can be purely about care or gently tie in real estate, but authenticity is crucial.
  • Let your knowledge of the person (social posts, things you’ve heard, community involvement) shape the message.
• Notable Quote:

  "You know your people better... if you know somebody's sick, if you know somebody's struggling, if you know whatever it is... I'm going to leave that one up to you." – Tristan Ahumada [06:11]

Memorable Moments & Takeaways

• The focus throughout is building relationship equity—not just pursuing leads.
• Tristan repeatedly stresses the importance of not talking about real estate unless it’s truly useful or authentic.
• The strategies are applicable across mediums—text, DM, video, or call.

Summary of the Four Text Scripts Covered

• #6: LCM Formula: Create authentic touchpoints based on your client’s social presence (01:01).
• #7: Pet Parent Perks: Use pet-related information for hyper-personal connection (02:32).
• #8: Seasonal Home Tips: Provide relevant, actionable value based on the time of year (03:51).
• #9: Personal "Care Call": Reach out to show you care, with genuine, tailored attention (05:14).

Access to All Scripts

Tristan offers a single-sheet summary of all nine scripts. Message him on Instagram referencing episodes 703 and 704 to receive it.

This episode delivers practical frameworks for real estate professionals who want their outreach to be memorable, meaningful, and well-received—without ever sounding like a bot.