Each month, we provide a carousel post template called "The Monthly Edit."
Here are some tips for customizing this value-packed post.
💬 How to Update [City Name] In Bulk
Update the placeholder text “[City Name]” and "@yourinstagramhandle" in bulk using Canva’s Find + Replace feature.
Instructions:
Step 1: On the top horizontal toolbar, Choose “File” > “Find and Replace Text” (For a keyboard shortcut use: Command + F)
Step 2: Type “[City Name]” and replace with your city’s name. Choose “Replace all”
📍 How To Generate Local Events
Use this AI prompt to customize the local events section:
"Please research what events are happening this [Month] in [City Name]. Give me the most popular events that I can share with locals in our city. Provide sources so I can fact check. Use the following template as a format. No bullet points please.
Event Name
April 2nd
Location"
Review the response for accuracy. Paste the results into your design. Want to check additional sources for local events? We recommend checking out Eventbrite, your city's official website or Instagram account, local tourism websites or Instagram accounts, your local newspaper publications and of course, Google!
🔎 How to Customize the Seasonal Scavenger Hunt for Your Area
Use this AI prompt to customize the scavenger hunt section:
"Will you help me create a [summer] scavenger hunt list for [City Name]? Share things that are not easily found on Google. Please use the following template and replace the examples. Keep them in the same format and length:
Sunset stroll on Riverwalk
Shelling at Upham Beach
Spot a dolphin
Seasonal ice cream @ Chill bros
Italian Stallion from Mazzaros
Guava pastry from La Segunda
Watch an afternoon rainstorm
Flowers from Meacham Farm
Ride the Pirate Water Taxi
Spot an Alligator at Lettuce Lake
Live show @ Jannus"
Review the response for accuracy. Paste the results into your design.
📈 How To Generate A Market Recap
Step 1: Check your local MLS to gather accurate, recent data and add those numbers into the market stat placeholders (in brackets below)
Step 2: Copy and paste this into ChatGPT:
"Based on the market data for [City Name] below, please share a sentence about what this info means for buyers and sellers, making note of the advantage each group holds. Keep it brief and write in a casual way that anyone could understand."
Median sales price: [$462,000 (up 10.3% YOY)]
Median days on market: [45 (up 10 days YOY)]
Sold over asking: [13.4 % (down -0.098 pt YOY]
Median price per square foot: $294 (up 5% YOY)]"
Step 3: Use the response to update the Market Recap section. Add in your own perspective.
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