Posted by Redline on July 03, 2003 at 24:25:25:
It’s not meant to be vinegar. It just means there’s no BS and no sales pitch. Hi, you’re in foreclosure and I’m here to help. End of story.
RL
Any luck with county records? - Posted by Joe (Oh)
Posted by Joe (Oh) on June 30, 2003 at 18:11:55:
I’m looking to buy houses that have either little/no equity, or in or going to be in foreclosure. So far I tried flyers and store billboards with little success with bringing in calls that I won’t mess with…
So for you people in moderatly popualted areas like cincinnati ohio that has its fair share of investors, those of you who look through the lis pendens for foreclosures, whats the rate you send out postcards per deal? like how many does it take to send out usually before you get a deal?
I been trying to advertise flyers for a few months now with dismal results…if there is another cheap way to get my phone to ring, please tell me, I’m all ears.
Thanx-
Can’t get any cheaper… - Posted by IB (NJ)
Posted by IB (NJ) on June 30, 2003 at 18:44:21:
than this: how much will it cost you to knock on someone’s door and offer to assist them with their foreclosure?
Re: Can’t get any cheaper… - Posted by Joe (Oh)
Posted by Joe (Oh) on June 30, 2003 at 18:55:10:
Well, whats your rate of success? I’m worried if I knock on the door that they will be shocked and play dumb, or say they fixed it, I plan to mail or maybe call them 
but still, what do you do and whats the rate at you get a deal?
Re: Can’t get any cheaper… - Posted by IB (NJ)
Posted by IB (NJ) on June 30, 2003 at 19:21:29:
"Well, whats your rate of success? "
100% - Well I consider anytime I get the people to the door a success Hard to tell how may deals you will get. It all depends on your delivery. But I can assure you that the response rate will be closer to 100% than any postcard or letter you mail.
"I’m worried if I knock on the door that they will be shocked and play dumb, or say they fixed it, I plan to mail or maybe call them "
What do you think they will say when they open your letter or read your post card? “Aw, I’m going to fix this…I don’t need these guys” is what they most likely say IF they even open your letter. They often say the say thing when I call or knock on their door but at least I get the opportunity to combat it by asking questions and finding out what’s really going on.
Re: Can’t get any cheaper… - Posted by js-Indianapolis
Posted by js-Indianapolis on July 01, 2003 at 24:59:46:
So what do you say? I’m always hesitant about telling them I know they?re in foreclosure, right from the start. I don’t want to hit them up side the head about it, they know. You know?
On the flipside, when I don’t mention the foreclosure, and just talk casually about them possibly selling, they don’t respond very well either. “What? How very odd that you chose my house to inquire about a sale?!” Great acting too, Oscar nominee in hiding.
So what’s your icebreaker? Or, what?s the usual order of things when you?re at the door?
Re: Can’t get any cheaper… - Posted by IB (NJ)
Posted by IB (NJ) on July 01, 2003 at 06:33:27:
“I just stopped by to make sure you’re aware the property is in foreclosure and that you understand that there are several options available to you in saving your home.” I then help them to explore those options. If there’s a chance that a refi or forebearance plan will help them save the home, I help them pursue that. But if it’s more realistic for them to sell, I try and convince them of that as well. Bottom line is that it’s not always about what I want them to do. I want to hear what the seller would like as well. I just want to get in the door, hear their plan, and be able to tell them, how their plan will or will not work.
Re: Can’t get any cheaper… - Posted by Redline
Posted by Redline on July 01, 2003 at 02:42:57:
“Hi you’re in forclosure. How can I help?”
RL
Re: Can’t get any cheaper… - Posted by js-Indianapolis
Posted by js-Indianapolis on July 02, 2003 at 22:13:55:
“make sure you’re aware…”
Very nice, subtle, and TOTAL CRAP! But I love it.
I’m sure they’ve noticed months of delinquent notices, and the sheriff coming to their door.
I’ve had to come to terms with marketing being BS, in my mind. I’m very blunt, zero tact, straightforward. I’ve found that no one else likes that, besides me. I’m the type of person when I ask “Does this tie go with this shirt”, I expect you to tell me if I look like an assclown, and not let me go out into public looking that way. Seems everyone else wants to be lied to. OK, will do.
I’m there for one reason, make money. What I love so much about this business though, you can actually just keep that on the back burner (as hard as that is), and really work on helping someone. Great byproduct when I make sqwat, which is often. Oh well, it only takes one.
Love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life.
Thanks for the line, it’s just what I needed. Simple, yet I hadn’t thought of it. Again, my simple, straightforward mind has a hard time thinking tactfully. Now that I?ve got it, the next step is using it. Got a hot one I?ve been draggin my feet on for a few days, I?ll hit tomorrow. I?ll let you know how it goes. Thanks again.
Re: Can’t get any cheaper… - Posted by js-Indianapolis
Posted by js-Indianapolis on July 02, 2003 at 22:05:08:
Nope. Not my style to beat someone up side the head with the obvious. They know. I’ve got a court summary in my hand, showing that they signed a certified letter from the sheriff. No sense in telling them things they already know.
Thanks for the thought, but I’m going with IB’s response. Sugar vs. Vinegar. Hi, I’m concerned, and want to help, vs. HI, you’re hosed, and I want to help.