No Time to Write? Professional Services Can Help Tell Your Year's Story

Writing the annual Christmas letter is either a joy or a dreaded obligation, depending on your personality. If you fall into the latter category—or simply don't have time—professional writing services can help. Andrew Hersey, REALTOR at The Hersey Group brokered by FIV Realty, understands busy schedules and believes in outsourcing when it makes sense.

"As a 6-year veteran real estate agent who has sold over 200 homes, I barely have time to sleep during busy season, let alone write creative holiday letters," Andrew admits. "There's no shame in getting help to create something meaningful."

Why Christmas Letters Matter:

Maintaining Connections Annual letters keep distant family and friends updated on your life—especially important for people you don't see regularly or connect with on social media.

Family History Years from now, these letters become treasured records of your family's journey. Children grow, careers change, adventures happen—letters document it all.

Personal Touch In our digital world, receiving a physical letter feels special and intentional.

Fiverr Christmas Letter Services:

What's Available: Fiverr offers affordable professional writing services for holiday letters:

  • Basic Letters: $10-25 (writer crafts letter from details you provide)

  • Premium Letters: $30-75 (includes multiple drafts, creative formatting, poetry options)

  • Rush Services: Available for last-minute needs (higher pricing)

How It Works:

  1. Search "Christmas letter writing" on Fiverr.com

  2. Review writer profiles, samples, and reviews

  3. Choose your writer and package level

  4. Complete questionnaire about your year (moves, milestones, funny stories, achievements)

  5. Receive draft within agreed timeframe

  6. Request revisions if needed

  7. Receive final version for printing

What Information to Provide:

  • Family members' names and ages

  • Major events (moves, new jobs, graduations, births, weddings)

  • Travel or adventures

  • Hobbies and interests

  • Funny anecdotes or memorable moments

  • Challenges overcome

  • Goals or hopes for the new year

  • Tone preference (funny, sentimental, straightforward)

Real Estate Year Updates:

If you bought or sold a home this year, that's newsletter-worthy! "So many clients include their new home purchase in Christmas letters," Andrew shares. "It's a major life milestone and people want to celebrate it."

Example mention: "After months of searching, we finally found our dream home in Mason! The Hersey Group helped us navigate a competitive market, and we couldn't be happier in our new neighborhood."

DIY Alternatives:

If you prefer writing yourself but need structure:

  • Use free templates from Canva or Microsoft Word

  • Keep it to one page (people's attention spans are short)

  • Include 3-5 major updates maximum

  • Add personality with humor or specific details

  • Include a family photo

Photo Cards vs. Letters:

Many families skip letters entirely, opting for photo cards with brief captions. Companies like Shutterfly, Minted, and Costco Photo Center offer beautiful options.

The Hersey Group Approach:

With 36 Google 5-star reviews, The Hersey Group maintains client relationships through personalized communication—including holiday cards. "We include updates on Cincinnati OH real estate 2025 trends and personal notes for every client," Andrew explains. "It's about showing we care beyond the transaction."

Whether you write your own letter, hire a professional, or skip it entirely—what matters is maintaining the connections that make life meaningful.

Happy holidays, Cincinnati!

Contact Andrew Hersey at The Hersey Group | (513) 835-5506 | www.herseygroup.com for a FREE 2025 Market Strategy Session