General Prompts & Tricks
This is simply a random collection of prompts, tips & tricks to save you hours every week.
If you have any suggestions that you would like to share.
– Email Ken Hobson ken@agentslibrary.com
The Problem Everyone Has You know ChatGPT writes like ChatGPT.
The 10-Minute Voice Cloning Protocol
Step 1: (3 minutes)
Open ONE ChatGPT conversation. Name it “[Your Name] Clone”
– Then Paste this:
You are going to learn to write exactly like me. Here are 10 things about my writing:
1. I write like I talk – [casual/professional/funny]
2. I use these phrases a lot: [list 5-10 phrases you overuse]
3. I NEVER say: [list words you hate]
4. My sentences are [short/long/mixed]
5. I start sentences with [And/But/Look/So]
6. My tone is [friendly/direct/sarcastic/warm]
7. I use [metaphors/stories/data/humor] to make points
8. Words I use instead of common words: [very→insanely, good→solid]
9. My formatting style: [bullets/paragraphs/short lines]
10. I address readers as [you/friend/fam/folks]
Step 2: The Writing Sample Feed (4 minutes)
“Here are 5 examples of my actual writing. Study the voice, rhythm, word choice, and personality:”
[Paste 5 of your best emails/posts/texts] – “What patterns do you notice about my voice?”
ChatGPT will analyze and confirm it learned your style.
Step 3: The Personality Injection (3 minutes)
“Additional personality traits in my writing:
- I reference [specific topics/shows/experiences]
- My backstory includes: [2-3 things you mention often]
- I’m passionate about: [your soap boxes]
- Pet peeves I rant about: [list them]
- Stories I tell often: [your go-to examples]
- My audience is: [describe them]
- They know me for: [what you’re known for]”
The Power Prompts That Make It Perfect
The Email Cloner:
“Write an email about [TOPIC] in my exact voice. Remember: I’m that person who [unique trait]. Include one of my typical stories. Keep it under 150 words like I always do.”
The LinkedIn Shapeshifter:
“Turn this idea into a LinkedIn post in my voice: [PASTE IDEA]. Use my typical opening style. Include my kind of example. End how I always end posts.”
The Tweet Generator:
“Write 5 tweets about [TOPIC] in my voice. Remember I’m [sarcastic/helpful/contrarian]. Use my typical Twitter energy.”
The Story Converter:
“Here’s what happened: [BASIC FACTS]. Tell this story how I would tell it. Add my typical commentary and observations.”
The Response Generator:
“Someone said: [PASTE THEIR MESSAGE]. Respond how I would. Remember my tone with [customers/trolls/questions].”
The Advanced Cloning Hacks
The Mood Setter:
“Today I’m feeling [tired/energized/ranty]. Adjust my usual voice to reflect this mood while writing about [TOPIC].”
The Platform Adjuster:
“Write about [TOPIC] in my voice but adjusted for [LinkedIn/Twitter/Email/Blog]. Keep my personality but match platform norms.”
The Collaboration Mode:
“Write this in my voice but 20% more [professional/casual/funny] than usual because [reason].”
The Anti-ChatGPT Filter:
“After writing anything, check: Did you use ‘delve’, ‘moreover’, ‘furthermore’, or any AI-sounding words? Remove and rewrite.”
The Mistakes That Break Your Clone
Mistake 1: Feeding it formal writing when you’re actually casual
Fix: Use texts, DMs, voice transcripts
Mistake 2: Not updating it as you evolve
Fix: Weekly prompt: “Here’s my writing from this week. What’s changed in my voice?”
Mistake 3: Expecting perfection immediately
Fix: Every output: “Make this 20% more like me”
Use ChatGPT to keep yourself on track with your goals:
1/ The Weekly Review
Every Friday: “Based on everything we discussed this week, what patterns do you notice?”
2/ The Decision Journal
Before big decisions: “Here’s what I’m thinking: [options]. Based on my past decisions, what am I missing?”
3/ The Contradiction Finder
Monthly: “What have I said that contradicts my stated goals?”
4/ The Success Replicator
“Look at my last 10 wins. What’s the hidden pattern?”
1. The Email Assassin
“Someone sent: [paste email]. Write a response that says [your point] in 3 sentences max. No ‘hope this finds you well,’ no ‘circling back,’ no corporate fluff. Make it impossible to misunderstand.”
2. Meeting Notes → Done List
“Here’s my messy meeting notes: [paste chaos]. Extract ONLY: What I must do, deadline for each, who to update. Ignore everything else. Format as checkboxes.”
3. Decision Killer 3000
“I’m wasting time choosing between [options]. Ask me 3 clarifying questions. Then make the decision for me with bulletproof logic I can’t argue with. Be decisive.”
4. Instant Expert Mode
“I need to know about [topic] for a meeting in 20 minutes. Give me ONLY the 5 facts that matter. One sentence each. What insiders know that Google doesn’t show.”
5. Calendar Tetris Master
“Tasks: [list with time estimates]. Available slots: [your calendar gaps]. Play Tetris to fit everything. Include: 15-min buffers, energy levels, focus blocks. Make it ADHD-proof.”
6. Phone Call Scriptwriter
“Calling [company] about [problem]. Write exactly what to say to: skip hold music, bypass script readers, get someone with actual power. Include magic words that trigger escalation.”
7. Meal Prep Speedrun
“Ingredients: [what’s in fridge]. Time: 30 minutes Sunday. Create meal prep for 5 different lunches. Minimize dishes. No repeats. Include exact timing for maximum efficiency.”
8. Gift Genius
“Need gift for [person description] under $[budget]. They like [interests]. Find 3 specific items on Amazon with Prime delivery. Include links. Make me look thoughtful with zero effort.”
9. Workout Compression
“Replace my 1-hour gym session with 15-minute home workout. Must hit: [muscle groups]. Equipment: [what you have]. Same results, quarter the time. Include rest periods.”
10. Speed Learning Protocol
“Explain [complex topic] in 5 minutes. Assume I’m smart but know nothing about this. Use analogies from [field I know]. Skip history, focus on what matters NOW.”
What it does (in real estate terms):
When chat history and Memory are on, ChatGPT can carry forward the things you always repeat: your tone, your preferred structure for vendor updates, your market language, and the way you position value. That means fewer “remind you again…” moments and far more consistent outputs across listings, emails, and socials.
How to use it well:
Turn on “Reference chat history” so it can use context from prior chats (your suburb focus, your usual disclaimers, your typical email cadence).
Use Memory intentionally: give it the evergreen rules you want applied repeatedly, like:
“Use Australian spelling.”
“Keep headings short and skimmable.”
“No emojis in titles.”
“Prefer premium tone; avoid hype like ‘best ever’.”
“Always include a clear next step and CTA.”
What NOT to store: short-lived or private one-off details (a tricky tenant situation, a sensitive vendor complaint, something you wouldn’t want reused out of context).
Do a quick “memory clean-up” monthly: if it stored something unhelpful, remove it. The goal is signal, not clutter.
Pro move for agents and PMs:
Create a “house style” checklist you add to Memory once—then every listing description, landlord update, lease renewal email, or social caption comes out closer to your brand by default.
What Projects are:
Projects let you run multiple “workspaces” inside ChatGPT—each with its own instructions, files, examples, and tone. Think of it as having separate team members: one focused on listing copy, another on property management compliance, another on social content.
Why this matters in real estate:
Real estate tasks have totally different requirements. A listing description needs emotion and lifestyle. A tenant notice needs clarity, dates, compliance-friendly language. A vendor update needs structure and calm authority. Projects stop ChatGPT from mixing styles.
Set up 4–6 Projects like this:
Listings & Buyer Copy
Style: emotive, premium, local-area cues
Templates: headline options, feature bullets, “buyer persona” variants
Vendor Updates & Sales Campaigns
Style: strategic, confident, data-aware
Templates: weekly report, price feedback summary, auction update
Property Management Notices (Compliance)
Style: warm, firm, clear, zero fluff
Templates: entry notices, repairs, rent review, breach follow-ups
Social Media & Reels Scripts
Style: punchy, conversational, hook-first
Templates: 15-sec scripts, captions, CTA variations
Newsletter & Database Marketing
Style: community authority, informative
Templates: market wrap, new listings, helpful tips, local insights
BDM/Recruitment/Partnerships (if relevant)
Style: commercial, value-led
Templates: outreach emails, follow-ups, meeting agendas
What to load into each Project (so results jump instantly):
Your preferred tone rules and “do not use” list
A few examples of your best-performing emails/posts
A reusable template (e.g., vendor weekly report format)
Key info: suburbs, brand positioning, service promise, typical CTA
Optional: market snapshots you update monthly (clearance rates, vacancy trends, etc.)
Bonus tip:
If you’re working across multiple brands (e.g., your personal brand + an agency brand), Projects are the cleanest way to keep voices separate and avoid “tone bleed.”
Instead of hoping the first draft is right, force a quick internal checklist.
How to use it: paste this at the top of a chat (or save it inside your Project instructions) and reuse it.
Guardrails prompt (copy/paste):
Before writing, ask up to 5 clarifying questions if any key details are missing.
Then produce the draft.
After the draft, run a quick “Quality Check” section that confirms:
Australian spelling
Skimmable structure (short paras, bullets, headings)
Premium, calm tone (no hype)
Clear CTA
Risk check: avoid unverifiable claims, add light disclaimers where needed (price/availability/estimates).
Why it’s powerful: you get fewer rewrites, fewer compliance headaches, and consistently “on-brand” output across listings, vendor updates, PM notices, and ads.
ChatGPT is dramatically better when it can imitate proven winners.
How to do it (fast):
Create a doc with 10–20 of your best performing items (emails, listing descriptions, social posts, landlord updates).
In a Project, upload that doc (or paste sections) and tell ChatGPT:
“Use these as the style and structure reference. Do not copy phrasing verbatim; match patterns.”
When you need new content, start with:
“Use Example #3 structure, Example #7 tone, and adapt to this property/vendor/tenant.”
Extra upgrade: add a simple tag system at the top of each example, like:
[Vendor Update][Auction Campaign][Premium Tone][Short Bullets][PM Notice][Entry Notice][Firm + Warm][Compliance]
Why it’s powerful: you’re no longer generating from scratch—you’re generating from your playbook. It’s the closest thing to a custom-trained assistant without building a model.
You can paste 2–3 of your best emails/posts and ChatGPT will convert them into a tagged swipe-file format + the exact Project instructions to make it “plug and play.”
Most people jump straight to writing. Instead, make ChatGPT plan like a campaign manager then write.
Prompt:
Act as a real estate marketing strategist. Create: target audience, key message, proof points, objections, CTA, and a 5-step structure.
Now act as a premium copywriter and write the final piece following that structure.
Best for: listing campaigns, vendor pitch emails, landlord newsletters, recruitment messages.
Use ChatGPT to build your “answers bank” for common vendor and landlord objections.
Prompt:
“List the top 15 objections a vendor might have about price, marketing spend, days on market, or feedback. For each: the real concern, a calm rebuttal, and one proof question I should ask.”
Best for: pricing conversations, fee justification, marketing upgrades, rent increases.
Stop creating one post at a time. Create one “pillar” and atomise it.
Prompt:
“Here’s a core message: [paste]. Turn it into:
3 social captions (short/medium/long)
2 email versions (vendor + database)
1 LinkedIn post
1 reel script (15 sec)
5 hooks
10 headline options
Keep tone premium and skimmable.”
Best for: market updates, new listing launches, auction results, testimonial stories.
Generic copy dies. Add a layer of local detail that makes it feel lived-in.
Prompt:
“For [Suburb], generate a ‘local flavour pack’:
10 lifestyle descriptors (non-cheesy)
5 buyer motivations
8 location anchors (schools, commute, cafes, parks—general not risky)
6 phrases that feel authentic to locals
Then rewrite my listing using 6–8 of these naturally.”
Best for: listing descriptions, suburb guides, buyer nurture emails, social posts.