CityOS Playbook: Direct to Consumer (D2C)

Convert more online leads. Build more Realtor partnerships. Fund more loans.

What This Playbook Solves

The Problem

Most online leads go cold because they aren't followed up on fast enough or followed up on at all.

The Solution

The CityOS D2C Playbook gives you a system to:

  • Instantly engage every lead with automation + human outreach
  • Offer real value with clarity and speed
  • Route buyer leads to Realtor partners
  • Retarget and recycle every opportunity

WHO: Where Your D2C Leads Come From

MRC (Mortgage Research Center)

FHA, Conventional and USDA purchase-intent leads sent daily

RebelIQ Funnels

Branded, high-converting landing pages

Radiant Chat Ad Manager

Google, Facebook, and Instagram ads

Verse.ai

Call center to qualify and set appointments for you

HomeIQ

Equity alerts, cash-out triggers, refi-ready leads

Total Expert

Alerts for MI drop, credit inquiry, refinance benefit

Other Sources

Open house sign-ins and online form fills

How to Organize & Prioritize

D2C – New

Fresh leads requiring immediate follow-up

Verse Engaged

Leads currently in conversation with Verse.ai

Realtor Needed

Buyers without agent representation

High Equity

Homeowners with significant equity position

Refi Ready

Candidates for beneficial refinancing

Cold – Nurture

Leads requiring long-term follow-up

MRC – VA Lead

Veterans seeking VA loan options

Tag every lead in Radiant Chat for tracking and automation

WHAT: What You Say and Offer to Win Their Trust

"Let's build a mortgage strategy that fits your life. We'll show you smart loan options, explain everything clearly, and help you move forward on your terms."

"At City First Mortgage we have the best of what's available in the marketplace. We will absolutely match the best products for your situation."

These core messages establish trust and position you as a helpful advisor rather than just a transaction processor.

Value-Driven Offers

Same-day pre-approval

Quick turnaround to help buyers act fast in competitive markets

Free refinance savings analysis

Detailed breakdown of potential savings through refinancing

Equity access consultation

Options for leveraging home equity for major expenses

Down payment assistance check

Verification of eligibility for local and national DPA programs

Realtor match

Connection to trusted local agents for unrepresented buyers

Realtor Match Strategy

Ask the question

"Would you like me to introduce you to a trusted local Realtor so you can start touring homes?"

Build Realtor goodwill

Create lasting professional relationships

Establish referral reciprocity

Create a two-way referral pipeline

Keep the lead in your system

Maintain connection throughout the process

HOW: Weekly Execution Plan

Tools to Power Your D2C Funnel

🔹 MRC (Mortgage Research Center)

Daily lead feed of active buyer prospects

Great source for initiating Realtor referral match

Tag in CRM and route through Verse.ai or Radiant Chat

🔹 Verse.ai ($5/lead)

Follows up for 6 months

Multi-channel outreach (text, email, phone)

Books appointments for you

🔹 RebelIQ Lead Funnels

Custom branded landing pages

Integrated with Radiant Chat

Designed to convert cold traffic into hot leads

Verse.ai Lead Management

6

Months of Follow-up

Persistent outreach to nurture leads

3

Contact Channels

Text, email, and phone outreach

$5

Cost Per Lead

Affordable lead management solution

Verse.ai provides comprehensive lead follow-up services that keep your pipeline full without requiring constant manual attention. Their multi-channel approach ensures maximum contact rates, while their appointment booking feature delivers qualified prospects directly to your calendar.

RebelIQ Lead Funnels

Custom Branding

Personalized to your business identity

Radiant Chat Integration

Seamless data flow into your CRM

Conversion Optimization

Designed to turn visitors into leads

RebelIQ Lead Funnels provide professionally designed landing pages that match your brand and integrate directly with your lead management system. These pages are specifically optimized for mortgage lead generation, with clear calls to action and minimal friction in the conversion process.

Radiant Chat Ad Manager

Create Ads

Design campaigns for Google, Facebook, and Instagram

Build Audiences

Create custom retargeting audiences

Connect Forms

Push leads directly to RebelIQ forms

Manage SmartLists

Organize leads for targeted campaigns

At just $29/month, Radiant Chat Ad Manager provides an affordable way to create and manage digital advertising campaigns across multiple platforms. The system simplifies ad creation and audience targeting, making it accessible even for mortgage professionals without extensive marketing experience.

Evocalize.com

Enterprise-Level Ad Engine

Evocalize.com provides sophisticated advertising technology specifically designed for mortgage and real estate professionals. The platform offers advanced targeting capabilities and compliance features that ensure your ads meet industry regulations.

Dynamic Multi-Channel Campaigns

The system automates campaign creation and management across multiple digital channels, ensuring consistent messaging and optimal placement. Dynamic content features allow for personalization at scale, improving engagement and conversion rates.

Brand-Scale Reach

Particularly effective for promoting down payment assistance programs, builder partnerships, or large-scale brand awareness campaigns. The platform's sophisticated algorithms help optimize ad spend for maximum return on investment.

Scripts & Messaging Templates

📞 Call Script

"Hi [Name], I saw you requested mortgage info. I'd love to build a few scenarios. Are you looking to buy or refinance—or just exploring options?"

💬 Text

"Hi [Name], I've got a few financing options based on your goals. Want me to send you a quick summary?"

🎯 Realtor Match Offer

"I work with trusted local agents—want me to connect you with one so you can start seeing homes?"

These messaging templates provide a starting point for your communications with leads. They're designed to be conversational, value-focused, and action-oriented without being pushy. Customize them to match your personal style while maintaining the core value proposition.

Resources Available in CityOS

D2C Call & Text Scripts

Ready-to-use conversation guides for effective lead engagement

Total Expert Alert Sequences

Automated follow-up systems to nurture prospects

Realtor Match Email Templates

Pre-written emails for seamless agent referrals

MRC Lead Tagging SOP

Standardized procedures for consistent lead management

Verse.ai Tracking Sheet

Analytics template to monitor conversation performance

Radiant Chat SmartList Guide

Instructions for targeted audience management

Weekly Lead Report Template

Performance tracking framework for team accountability

Pre-approval + DPA Explainer PDFs

Client education materials for key mortgage concepts

Funnel Links + Tracking Dashboard

All-in-one system to monitor your mortgage marketing funnel

🚀 Add Another Channel to Your Referral Based Business

Higher Speed-to-Lead

Better conversion rates through rapid response

Stronger Realtor Trust

More reliable partnerships with agents

Recycled Cold Leads

Revival of previously dormant opportunities

Full Pipeline

Consistent business without constant chasing

When you run this playbook consistently, here's what happens:

- ✅ Higher speed-to-lead = better conversion

- ✅ Realtor partners trust you more

- ✅ Cold leads get recycled and revived

- ✅ Your pipeline stays full—without chasing

Ready to launch your system? Let's build it together.