Turn Your End-of-Summer Check-In Into a Conversation
Easy seasonal reasons to reach out to homeowners
The end of summer is a natural time to reconnect with past clients. Homeowners are transitioning from vacations and summer projects into fall routines, which gives you plenty of timely reasons to check in, without making every conversation about buying or selling.
A thoughtful message now can keep you top of mind, provide genuine value, and strengthen relationships long after closing day.
Share a Fall Home Maintenance Reminder
Help clients get ahead of the season with a quick checklist. Changing HVAC filters, cleaning gutters, checking weatherstripping, testing smoke detectors, and scheduling heating-system maintenance are all simple reminders that provide immediate value.
Conversation starter:
“Fall will be here before we know it! Just checking in to see how you’re doing and sharing a friendly reminder that now is a great time to tackle a few seasonal home maintenance items.”
Check In on Their First Summer
For clients who purchased recently, ask how their first summer in the home went. Did they discover a favorite feature? Complete any projects? Find something they want to change next year? It’s an easy way to start a genuine conversation about their experience as homeowners.
Ask How Their Home Handled the Heat
After months of summer temperatures, homeowners may have learned a lot about their home’s cooling system, insulation, windows, or energy use. A simple question about how the house handled the summer can naturally lead to a helpful conversation.
Talk About Their Next Home Project
Late summer is a great time to ask what’s next on their home improvement list. Whether they’re thinking about landscaping, painting, replacing an appliance, or preparing for cooler weather, showing interest gives you another opportunity to be a trusted resource.
Send a Local Recommendation
Give your check-in a personal touch by sharing something useful in their area. It could be an upcoming community event, a local fall activity, a contractor recommendation, or even a favorite spot to visit over Labor Day weekend.
Keep It Simple
You don’t always need a big reason to reach out. A short “How are you enjoying the house?” can be enough to restart a conversation. The goal isn’t an immediate transaction, it’s maintaining the relationship that could lead to future business, referrals, or opportunities.
Stay Helpful. Stay Connected. Stay Top of Mind.
Your relationship with a client doesn’t have to end at the closing table. Seasonal check-ins give you an easy, relevant reason to reconnect while reminding homeowners that you’re still there as a resource.A quick message today could be the touchpoint that keeps you top of mind when they, or someone they know, need a real estate professional tomorrow.You can also use your check-in as an opportunity to remind homeowners about the value of a Choice Home Warranty plan. Encourage them to visit CHWPro.com to explore coverage options that can help protect their home’s major systems and appliances from covered breakdowns.
