Tired of trying to spark lively discussions in your real estate community? Fact or Fiction posts intrigue members and turn passive scrollers into active participants. Use these ready-to-go templates to make your community both educational and fun.
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Fact or Fiction content taps into our natural curiosity and competitive spirit. Members love testing their knowledge and learning surprising truths about real estate, which keeps them coming back for more. By encouraging members to guess and discuss, you create a low-pressure environment for engagement that feels like a fun challenge rather than a chore.
This format levels the playing field, inviting both experts and newcomers to participate. It also fosters conversations as members debate, share experiences, and sometimes correct each other. Over time, this builds trust and deeper community bonds, while also providing valuable education.
Fact or Fiction: You must have a 20 percent down payment to buy a home.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You must have a 20 percent down payment to buy a home. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Open houses are the best way to sell your property quickly.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Open houses are the best way to sell your property quickly. Share your guess!"
Fact or Fiction: Spring is always the best season to buy a home.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Spring is always the best season to buy a home."
Fact or Fiction: You do not need a real estate agent to buy a house.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You do not need a real estate agent to buy a house. What is your experience?"
Fact or Fiction: All real estate commissions are negotiable.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All real estate commissions are negotiable. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: You can skip a home inspection if the house is new.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can skip a home inspection if the house is new."
Fact or Fiction: Renting is always cheaper than buying.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Renting is always cheaper than buying. What is your guess?"
Fact or Fiction: The listing price is the price you will pay.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The listing price is the price you will pay."
Fact or Fiction: All real estate agents are required to be Realtors.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All real estate agents are required to be Realtors. Any thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: You can only get a mortgage from a bank.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can only get a mortgage from a bank."
Fact or Fiction: The seller always pays the real estate agent's commission.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The seller always pays the real estate agent's commission."
Fact or Fiction: Location is the only thing that matters in real estate.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Location is the only thing that matters in real estate. What's your take?"
Fact or Fiction: You must have perfect credit to get a mortgage.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You must have perfect credit to get a mortgage. True or false?"
Fact or Fiction: Houses always appreciate in value.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Houses always appreciate in value. What do you believe?"
Fact or Fiction: You can save money by selling your home yourself.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can save money by selling your home yourself. Share your opinion!"
Fact or Fiction: Your home's Zestimate is always accurate.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Your home's Zestimate is always accurate."
Fact or Fiction: All home renovations add value to your home.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All home renovations add value to your home. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: You need to pay off all debt before buying a house.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You need to pay off all debt before buying a house."
Fact or Fiction: The bigger the house, the better the investment.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The bigger the house, the better the investment."
Fact or Fiction: You should price your home higher to leave room for negotiation.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should price your home higher to leave room for negotiation. Thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: Curb appeal does not impact home value.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Curb appeal does not impact home value. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: All home warranties cover everything in the house.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All home warranties cover everything in the house."
Fact or Fiction: Staging your home can help it sell faster.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Staging your home can help it sell faster. What is your view?"
Fact or Fiction: Real estate investing is only for the wealthy.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Real estate investing is only for the wealthy. True or false?"
Fact or Fiction: You cannot buy a home with student loan debt.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You cannot buy a home with student loan debt."
Fact or Fiction: A newer roof always increases home value.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: A newer roof always increases home value."
Fact or Fiction: You need to hire an appraiser before listing your home.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You need to hire an appraiser before listing your home. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: All mortgage rates are basically the same.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All mortgage rates are basically the same."
Fact or Fiction: You can use gift money for your down payment.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can use gift money for your down payment. Is this true?"
Fact or Fiction: Homeowners insurance is optional when you have a mortgage.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Homeowners insurance is optional when you have a mortgage."
Fact or Fiction: You can get a mortgage with just a part-time job.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can get a mortgage with just a part-time job. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: You must pay property taxes in full each year.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You must pay property taxes in full each year."
Fact or Fiction: Condos are always cheaper than single-family homes.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Condos are always cheaper than single-family homes. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: You need to replace carpets before selling your home.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You need to replace carpets before selling your home."
Fact or Fiction: Pre-approval guarantees you will get a mortgage.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Pre-approval guarantees you will get a mortgage. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: You must use the seller's title company.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You must use the seller's title company."
Fact or Fiction: Virtual tours can replace in-person showings.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Virtual tours can replace in-person showings. What is your opinion?"
Fact or Fiction: You cannot back out of a real estate contract.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You cannot back out of a real estate contract. Is this true?"
Fact or Fiction: Home values are set by the local government.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Home values are set by the local government."
Fact or Fiction: Flood insurance is included in standard homeowners insurance.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Flood insurance is included in standard homeowners insurance. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Real estate prices always go up over time.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Real estate prices always go up over time. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: The first offer is usually the best offer.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The first offer is usually the best offer. What has been your experience?"
Pick a template from the list and post it as a new topic or in your daily engagement thread. Invite members to reply with 'Fact' or 'Fiction' and encourage follow-up discussion by sharing the answer after a few replies. You can add polls for easier participation, or go live to reveal results. Always cite your sources when providing definitive answers to maintain credibility.
Fact or Fiction works well on all platforms. Use polls or reaction buttons for quick engagement, or prompt open discussion in comments. On chat-based platforms, consider running quick rounds during peak hours. Visual platforms benefit from pairing the statement with an eye-catching image. Always follow up with the answer to close the loop.
Use Fact or Fiction templates to present widespread misconceptions such as the 20% down payment myth, allowing members to guess whether it's true or false. Follow up with brief educational explanations and relevant data, such as FHA loan requirements or first-time buyer programs, to clarify industry realities.
Create scenarios where members must determine if statements like 'Pre-qualification guarantees a loan' are fact or fiction. This helps demystify the mortgage process, highlighting the importance of pre-approval letters in making competitive offers and reducing confusion during transactions.
Absolutely! Use templates to pose questions based on current local market data, like 'Rising interest rates always cause home prices to fall: Fact or Fiction?' This promotes discussion and educates members on how factors like inventory, demand, and rate hikes interact in specific real estate markets.
Pose Fact or Fiction statements like 'A contingent home can no longer accept offers' to test members' understanding of listing statuses. Follow up with detailed explanations about what contingent and pending mean in MLS systems, giving real-world examples from your market.
When addressing sensitive topics, ensure your Fact or Fiction templates are based on local disclosure laws and clarify that requirements vary by location. Encourage respectful discussion and provide authoritative sources, such as state real estate commission guidelines, to support your answers.
Craft Fact or Fiction prompts around risky decisions—example: 'Waiving a home inspection is a safe way to make your offer stronger: Fact or Fiction?' Use these opportunities to share expert advice, recent case studies, and explain consequences, helping buyers make informed decisions.
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