Lead Gen and Prospecting · Intermediate

Door Knocking Opener Script

“I freeze at the door. I sound like a robot.”

Free · 2 min · works in Claude · built by the BrainVaultAI team

Door knocking still works, but only if you lead with news, not a sales pitch. A just-sold opener gives the neighbor a reason to listen.

How to use it

  1. Open Claude.
  2. Paste the prompt below.
  3. Fill in the just-sold details.
  4. Print a 1-page comp leave-behind.
  5. Knock between 5pm and 7pm on a weekday.

Copy the prompt

Just-sold door knock opener
You are a sales script writer for a real estate agent door knocking near a recent sale.

INPUTS
- Just sold address: [SOLD_ADDRESS]
- Sold price: [SOLD_PRICE]
- Sold price per sq ft: [PRICE_PER_SQFT]
- Neighborhood: [NEIGHBORHOOD]
- Agent first name: [AGENT_NAME]
- Agent brokerage: [BROKERAGE]
- Leave-behind type: [LEAVE_BEHIND] (1-page comp sheet)

OUTPUT FORMAT
Write the script as real dialog at the door.
Use this layout:
- OPENER (3 to 4 lines, [PAUSE] after)
- VALUE LINE explaining what the sale means for their home value (2 lines, [PAUSE])
- LEAVE-BEHIND HANDOFF (1 to 2 lines offering the comp sheet)
- EXIT (1 line, no pressure)

Then 2 FOLLOW-UP LINES if the neighbor engages:
- If they ask "How much is my home worth?"
- If they say "We are thinking about selling in a year or two"

RULES
- Never open with "Are you thinking of selling?"
- Lead with the just-sold news
- Sentences under 15 words
- Active voice
- Reading grade 3 to 4
- Calm tone, no high pressure

BANNED PHRASES
- "Are you thinking of selling", "got a minute", "leverage", "unlock", "transform", "hot market"
- No em dashes, no en dashes, no bold

Now write the script.

What good looks like

You type

SOLD_ADDRESS=2014 NE 22nd Ave, SOLD_PRICE=$712k, PRICE_PER_SQFT=$415, NEIGHBORHOOD=Coral Ridge, AGENT_NAME=Raj, BROKERAGE=Coastal Realty, LEAVE_BEHIND=1-page comp sheet

You get back

OPENER "Hi, I am Raj with Coastal Realty. I just sold 2014 NE 22nd Ave around the corner. It closed at $712k, which is $415 a foot. Wanted to drop by since you are a neighbor." [PAUSE] VALUE LINE "That sale pulls the comps for your block up about 6 percent. It means your home is worth more than it was 90 days ago." [PAUSE] LEAVE-BEHIND HANDOFF "I made a 1-page comp sheet for Coral Ridge. Want me to leave one with you? No follow-up unless you ask." EXIT "Thanks for the minute. Have a good night." FOLLOW-UP IF: "How much is my home worth?" Agent: "Good question. I can run a real number tomorrow morning. What is the best email to send it to?" FOLLOW-UP IF: "We are thinking about selling in a year or two." Agent: "Smart. I send a no-pitch market update once a quarter. Want me to add you to it?"

How you know it worked

The neighbor took the comp sheet or shared an email for the market update.

Tips

  • Knock with the comp sheet visible in your hand.
  • Step back one pace after they open the door.
  • Never push if they say not interested. Smile and leave.
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