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Real Estate Investor · Vancouver, Washington


Hey, I have tried a few different ads and they aren't pulling in any leads. Any of you have tested ads that pull well & could share?
If you don't want to post to everyone please at least pm me.

Also, what is the best time of day to post?


SFR Investor · Scottsdale, Arizona


http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/rts/1010402574.html

I use different variations of this, I find it's best to post after 3-4pm.
I also post during the day, but it seems I get response after people get home...........since I don't use a website, I use wufoo.com to capture the leads, it's free and easy


Rehabber · Grand Blanc, Michigan


http://flint.craigslist.org/reo/1021728858.html

I have a few different flavors of this posting. They all get relatively low response, but it's better than nothing!


Real Estate Investor · Ohio


Heres one that worked really well..

Rent from us and fire your lazy alcoholic landlord.

Can't get your landlord to fix things, don't complain any more, fire their ass and come rent with us!

Nice 3 bedroom family home with large kitchen and lots of cabinet space. Dining room and living room with full basement newly painted.

Large covered front porch for your summer time enjoyment. Big 2 car garage with remote opener and storage area above.

Security lighting around home, comes with dishwasher and stove. Nice area of *****, between hospitals. Will be ready Jan. 1st.

$600 per month + all utilities. $600 security deposit required
Contact us for more information

Pets O.K depending upon the breed.


Real Estate Investor · Altus, Oklahoma


I want your money please give me your money now 1-800-xxx-xxxx or visit my website at www.iwantyourcashgiveittomepleaserightnow.com

:mrgreen:


Real Estate Investor · Vancouver, Washington


Very funny Mr. Investor.

Nick thanks for that referral to wufoo.com and to you guys showing me that a very short ad can work. I was thinking of testing that out. It just makes so much sense to get them interested and not disqualify them with a bunch of text in the ad before getting their contact info.


Real Estate Investor · Altus, Oklahoma


Yes wufoo looks like a good tool to use.


Real Estate Investor · North Carolina


Tom -- LMAO!

Those first two ads are classics. I'm a firm believer that the right kind of humor is great marketing.


· Indianapolis, Indiana


I also highly recommend Wufoo.

We use Wufoo on our websites and pay $9.00 a month for their upgraded service.

It is very easy to customize and can be used in many different ways.


SFR Investor · Scottsdale, Arizona


I love wufoo.com

Free is always good..........and like Harrison said you can upgrade the forms into your own website...

you guys are welcome for that info.....for those of you that did not know about wufoo.com


Real Estate Investor · Ohio


Mark,

Actually with that ad I have gotten a lot of response from the younger generation that is simply tired of living in a dump. We have a major issue with Slum lords in my area and this seems to grab attention.


Real Estate Investor · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


Are wufoo.com and formspring.com equal comparisons?


Real Estate Investor


I get better responses during the week. Some people like browsing craigslist while at work.


Property Manager


My best response time occurs on weekend early mornings and weekday late evenings. But it will vary according to your market. Tracking, trial, and error is the best solution.


Real Estate Investor · Rochester Hills, Michigan


8 / 12 / 5 are the best times for me to post.

Short - to the point - use bullets and photos.

While I LOVE the ad Tom wrote and I am sure it pulls well - I have never been that creative.

I find the more info I give pertaining to the house the better.

I find the more info Leave off - the more BS calls I get.

put the address - the rent / security / full amount to move in etc....

Otherwise you will get a ton of calls that don't qualify.


Real Estate Investor · Rochester Hills, Michigan


Oh - and I totally agree you need to do your own testing - this is one area (FREE) where you can do it.

Test - rewrite - test - rewrite repeat.

As for my testing - I find as long as I give all the info I get a good amount of calls.


Real Estate Investor · Rochester Hills, Michigan


Wait a second - I just noticed I am responding to all the craigs lists ads.......

Then I notice the date - they are all old......

Then I notice this guy Desmond is digging up all these old Criags Lists ads

Then I notice he is trying to sell the huge mysterious secrets of craigs list - like it is a mystery at this point.

Pretty lame Desmond.


· Evansville, Indiana


I have been running a couple ads for a while now with not one good lead. Can someone share their ad? The above links are outdated. Any other tips would be appreciated!


SFR Investor · Scottsdale, Arizona


Originally posted by Scott M.
Wait a second - I just noticed I am responding to all the craigs lists ads.......

Then I notice the date - they are all old......

Then I notice this guy Desmond is digging up all these old Criags Lists ads

Then I notice he is trying to sell the huge mysterious secrets of craigs list - like it is a mystery at this point.

Pretty lame Desmond.



nice catch Scott!

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