<p>According to the National Association of Realtors, <strong>60% of first-time home buyers are married couples</strong>. And most of them buy within 12 months of getting married. For real estate agents, marriage license data is one of the most targeted lead sources available.</p>
<h2>The Newlywed Home Buying Timeline</h2>
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<li><strong>0-3 months after wedding</strong>: settling in, combining finances</li>
<li><strong>3-6 months</strong>: actively browsing homes, getting pre-approved</li>
<li><strong>6-12 months</strong>: making offers, closing</li>
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<p>If you reach couples at the marriage license stage (before the wedding), you're positioning yourself as their agent <em>before</em> they even start looking.</p>
<h2>The Outreach Strategy for Agents</h2>
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<li><strong>Send a congratulations card</strong> within 2 weeks of filing</li>
<li><strong>Include a "First-Time Buyer Guide"</strong> PDF — position yourself as a resource, not a salesperson</li>
<li><strong>Follow up at 3 months</strong> — "Have you started thinking about where you'll build your life together?"</li>
<li><strong>Follow up at 6 months</strong> — market update for their target area</li>
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<h2>Why This Beats Zillow Leads</h2>
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<li>Zillow leads cost $20-$50 each and are shared with 3+ agents</li>
<li>Marriage license data costs $9/year for unlimited access</li>
<li>These leads are exclusive — you're the only agent reaching out based on this data</li>
<li>The intent signal is earlier and stronger than a Zillow search</li>
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