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CMS Mortgage · Amare Merz · Richmond to Northern Virginia
First 30 Days Social Starter Kit
Your first month of content — written, scripted, ready to film.
Four content pillars, an 8-week theme map, and your first ten posts fully written — hook, a 20–30 second script to film, the on-screen text, a ready caption in your voice, and hashtags. Copy any block and go.
4 pillars8-week map10 posts writtenCentral & Northern Virginia
Where this fits your week Content is your attraction layer — it runs during your 2 weekly film bursts and fills the pipeline that feeds your Daily 23 lead follow-ups, plus gives you something real to say on Buyers day (Wednesday).
Do this first
Three moves to start posting this week.
You don't need a studio or a plan. You need to start. Here's the order.
01
Film Post 1 — your "reintroduce" intro today. One take, phone propped up, good light. Done beats perfect.
02
Block two 20-minute "film bursts" this week (e.g. Tue & Fri). Shoot 2–3 posts each burst — that's your whole week in 40 minutes.
03
Post Mon / Wed / Fri. Reply to every comment and DM — that's where the loans actually come from.
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Your 4 content pillars
Every post is one of these four. Rotate them so you never run dry.
Pillar 01
VA: The Benefit You Earned
I explain the VA benefit for veterans and service members, from eligibility questions to the lender review. I want you to understand what your service benefit can mean for your home plans.
Pillar 02
USDA Outside the Metro Cores
I explain USDA as a no-down-payment option for eligible buyers and properties outside the metro cores. Eligibility depends on the property location and household income under USDA rules.
Pillar 03
Home Equity & HELOC
I help people who already own compare home equity options. A HELOC is a line of credit secured by your home. I explain repayment and the risk to your home before you decide.
Pillar 04
Get-Ready Coaching
I help you organize documents, understand the review process, and choose a manageable next step. We can start with one question, whether you plan to buy or borrow against a home you own.
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The 8-week theme map
A theme per week so you always know what to film. Weeks 1–2 are written below.
1
Meet Amare
VA · USDA · Home equity
2
Prepare & Compare
Documents · Down payment · Equity
3
Your VA Benefit
Veterans & service members
4
USDA in Plain Terms
Location & household income
5
Home Equity Choices
Loans & lines of credit
6
Get Your Documents Ready
Get-Ready Coaching
7
Read, Then Ask
Free guides & questions
8
Your Next Step
Across Central and Northern Virginia
W1
Week 1 — Meet Amare
Start with buying, ownership, and the questions behind each.
VA, USDA & Home EquityWeek 1 · Post 1
Buying or staying put? I can help you sort out the loan questions.
Film this~25 sec
I'm Amare Merz with CMS Mortgage Solutions. I help buyers and homeowners from Richmond to Northern Virginia talk through VA loans, USDA loans, and home equity.
Maybe you're using a military benefit. Maybe you're looking outside a metro core. Maybe you already own. Tell me what you're planning, and I'll help you find a useful place to start.
On-screen textMeet Amare MerzFrom Richmond to Northern VirginiaVA and USDA questionsHome equity explainedStart with your plans
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Buying a home and borrowing against one bring different questions. I can help you sort through yours across Central and Northern Virginia. Message me about your plans. NMLS# 207743
Compliance: VA, FHA, and USDA content is educational and not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency; not a commitment to lend.
Before you borrow against your home, tell me what the money is for.
Film this~20 sec
If you already own, I start with the reason you're considering home equity. Repairs? A project you want to spread out?
A HELOC is a line of credit secured by your home. It is borrowed money you must repay, and missed payments can put your home at risk. I'll help you look at the terms and repayment before you decide.
On-screen textAlready own a home?Name the purposeYour home secures the linePlan for repayment
Caption
I want you to understand the responsibility that comes with a HELOC. Your home secures the line, and failure to repay could lead to losing it. Let's review the purpose, terms, and repayment together.
Compliance: General education only; not a commitment to lend. Loan options depend on individual review.
Your service earned a benefit. Let’s take time to understand it.
Film this~25 sec
If you're a veteran or service member, I can help you explore the VA home loan benefit you've earned.
I'll explain the Certificate of Eligibility and what a lender still needs to review. Having that certificate doesn't settle every loan question. We also need to look at income, credit, and the property. Bring me the part that feels unclear.
On-screen textA benefit earned through serviceAsk about your eligibility certificateLender review still appliesI can explain the steps
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I want veterans and service members to have a clear explanation of the VA benefit. Ask me about the Certificate of Eligibility and the separate loan review.
Compliance: VA, FHA, and USDA content is educational and not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency; not a commitment to lend.
Looking beyond the metro cores? Ask me about USDA.
Film this~25 sec
If your home search takes you outside the metro cores, USDA may be worth a look. It can offer a no-down-payment option for eligible buyers and properties.
Eligibility depends on the property location and household income under USDA rules. A quiet road or a rural feel isn't enough to tell us. I'll help you check the details before you build a plan around it.
On-screen textExploring outside metro coresUSDA may be an optionProperty location mattersHousehold income mattersCheck the details first
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I can help you explore USDA without guessing from a neighborhood's appearance. Eligibility depends on the property location and household income under USDA rules. No down payment does not mean no closing costs.
Compliance: VA, FHA, and USDA content is educational and not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency; not a commitment to lend.
Compliance: educational only — VA, FHA, and USDA content is educational and not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency; not a commitment to lend.
Buying between Richmond and Northern Virginia? Start here.
Film this~20 sec
Before we talk about loan paperwork, I'd like to hear how a home needs to fit your life. Think about your commute, your timeline, and the room you want in your budget.
I work with buyers across Central and Northern Virginia. Share what matters most to you, and I'll help you connect those plans to the financing questions we need to answer.
On-screen textBuying between Richmond and Northern Virginia?Start with your daily lifeTalk through your timelineBring me your questions
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I start with your plans, whether you're looking near Richmond or farther north. Tell me about your timing and what needs to feel comfortable. We can work through the loan questions from there.
Compliance: General education only; not a commitment to lend. Loan options depend on individual review.
Make room for documents, borrowing choices, and your own timeline.
Get-Ready CoachingPrograms varyWeek 2 · Post 6
A useful mortgage folder starts with what you have today.
Film this~25 sec
I don't expect you to arrive with every document ready. Start by finding your income records, recent bank statements, and a list of debts.
If you own a home, have your mortgage statement handy too. I'll explain what else fits your situation and how to share documents securely. Please keep account numbers and personal records out of social messages.
On-screen textFind your income recordsGather bank statementsList current debtsUse a secure upload
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I can help you turn a pile of paperwork into a clear next step. Gather what you have, then ask me for a document list and secure upload instructions. The list will depend on your situation.
Compliance: General education only; not a commitment to lend. Loan options depend on individual review.
Compliance: educational only — General education only; not a commitment to lend. Loan options depend on individual review.
The 20% down rule you heard is not a rule for every loan.
Film this~25 sec
I don't want a down payment myth to make the decision for you. Some loan options don't require 20% down. VA and USDA may offer no-down-payment paths when their requirements are met.
USDA eligibility depends on the property location and household income under USDA rules. I'll also help you plan for closing costs and ongoing home expenses. Those still matter.
On-screen text20% down is not universalVA and USDA have requirementsPlan for closing costs tooReview the full budget
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You don't always need 20% down. I can help you explore the requirements for VA or USDA and the costs beyond the down payment. USDA eligibility depends on the property location and household income under USDA rules.
Compliance: VA, FHA, and USDA content is educational and not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency; not a commitment to lend.
Compliance: educational only — VA, FHA, and USDA content is educational and not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency; not a commitment to lend.
Home equity is part of your home’s value, not extra income.
Film this~25 sec
Equity is the difference between what your home is worth and what you owe on it. That doesn't mean all of it is available to borrow.
I'll help you compare a home equity loan with a HELOC, including how you receive funds and repay them. Your home secures either option. Let's talk about the risk as carefully as the project you have in mind.
On-screen textEquity is not incomeBorrowing limits depend on reviewCompare a loan and a lineYour home secures the debt
Caption
I can explain the difference between a home equity loan and a HELOC. Both use your home as security, and missed payments could put it at risk. A repayment plan belongs in the conversation from the start.
Compliance: General education only; not a commitment to lend. Loan options depend on individual review.
Compliance: educational only — General education only; not a commitment to lend. Loan options depend on individual review.
Want something to read before we talk? Start with the free guides.
Film this~25 sec
Sometimes it's easier to read a little before asking questions. My free guides give you a place to begin.
Pick a question about buying or getting ready, then tell me what you'd like explained. I can talk through VA, USDA, or home equity with you. You don't need to finish a guide before contacting me, and reading one doesn't commit you to a loan.
On-screen textFree guidesRead at your paceWrite down one questionAsk me to explain
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Find my free guides at /amare-merz/guides/. Bring me a question about VA, USDA, home equity, or getting ready. I'll help you understand what to ask next.
Compliance: VA, FHA, and USDA content is educational and not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency; not a commitment to lend.
Not moving this month? We can still make a useful plan.
Film this~20 sec
You can talk with me while your plans are still taking shape. Tell me whether you're thinking about buying or making changes to the home you own.
We can choose one preparation step that fits your timeline, like organizing records or reviewing your monthly obligations. I won't ask you to rush a decision just because you asked a question.
On-screen textBuying or staying put?Set your own timelineChoose one preparation stepTalk with Amare
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I can help you prepare before there's a moving date or a project deadline. Message me with the question on your mind, and we'll choose a place to begin. NMLS# 207743
Compliance: General education only; not a commitment to lend. Loan options depend on individual review.