What font to use for red sharpie color (for yellow letter)

Did you ever print out your own letters? I just found a font called "Brian Scratch" that looks very real on the yellow paper. I was hoping to print some letters but I can't get the text to line up properly on the lines of the paper.

Anyone done that successfully? If so, do you have a template for word or what? I'm using Word 2003.

Jeff

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 10:36AM

Travis Gosnell

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Icon_minipost Nov 25 '09, 12:15 AM

Blue has been tested to pull better response. Also, instead of just using the generic message to the market of - "I'm interested in buying your house at 123 main st." Call me at xxx-xxxx.

While this "generic" message gets a high response rate - it seems to produce a lot of C quality calls - then you have more work in call handling.

Instead, you can write a more full message which will lower the response rate but will increase the quality of the leads you will produce.

I prefer sending postcards but do send letters too in a rotation of 6 multiple hits. Postcards are cost effective and very easily on click2mail.com.

Example:

Dear (their name),

My company is interested in buying your property located at 123 main street. We buy several houses each month and we're looking to buy more in this area. Should you have any interest in selling quickly and easily at a fair price, please call us at______. To hear more on how we can buy your house "as is" on the date of your choice, call our 24 recorded message line at________.

If you're not interested in selling this property now, please keep this card for future reference.

Sincerely,
Tom Jones, President
We Buy Homes, Inc.
Website

This is an example of a postcard that you can create on click2mail.com and get them printed and sent through usps through this website. Be sure to always add your name and address to the mailing to make sure it went out and is correct when doing any mailing. This is very easy to do and cost effective - can be outsourced as well to an assistant very easily.

Hope this helps - will work with almost any list - merge the fields that are necessary - name and address.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 10:38AM

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Icon_minipost Nov 29 '09, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by Scott M.

Google is your friend. Google "sharpie font"

#189 here http://www.typenow.net/s.htm

a bunch here http://www.fontspace.com/category/sharpie

i'm not looking for a font. i'm looking for a color.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 10:40AM

Caleb Whitney

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Icon_minipost Feb 02 '10, 07:14 AM

has anyone figured out how to print the lines on the yellow paper?

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 11:28AM

Jeff and Cheray Warner

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Icon_minipost Feb 02 '10, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by Caleb Whitney

has anyone figured out how to print the lines on the yellow paper?

Caleb,

I have and it works great. I use a program called The Print Shop 22. The program is also great for logo's, business cards, flyers, brochures, etc. I've been using it for years. The main reason it works so well is because you can make every sentence into it's own box, then move the sentence up or down as needed so that it fits right onto the lines of the yellow paper.

It also has a built in mail manager so when your done with the letter you don't have to use Word or some other program for your mail merge, it's all right there. If you or anyone else is interested feel free to PM me and I'll be happy to share more info.

Jeff

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 11:28AM

Caleb Whitney

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Icon_minipost Feb 02 '10, 08:55 AM

ok, I purchased the software. Would you mind if I had the file you created? ;)

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 11:28AM

Cole Haynes

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Icon_minipost Feb 02 '10, 11:52 AM

This is interesting. I am planning on doing my first "yellow letter" tomorrow. I have been wondering how to make sure the lines and writing match up.

I know to use white paper over the yellow letter and copy over the lines. I guess I will play it by ear. Is that what you did Caleb?

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 11:28AM

Caleb Whitney

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Icon_minipost Feb 03 '10, 07:09 AM

I'm still waiting on Jeff's reply.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 11:29AM

Jeff and Cheray Warner

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Icon_minipost Feb 03 '10, 11:41 PM

Originally posted by Caleb Whitney

I'm still waiting on Jeff's reply.

I've had a crazy week and just logged back onto BP. I've got some catching up to do but I will be sure to make a follow up post to this, or maybe create another topic and explain to everyone in more detail how I make my "yellow letter". I'll post images if I can.

Jeff

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 11:29AM

Caleb Whitney

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Icon_minipost Feb 04 '10, 01:03 AM

that would be great Jeff. Thank you!

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 11:29AM

Michael Quarles

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Icon_minipost Feb 05 '10, 01:45 PM

Dont attempt to print the lines on the letter... There inst a printer I know of that prints a full bleed... Besides you need the paper 8 1/4 x 11/14 not 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 .. Makes folding into invitation envelopes a lot easier..

I can send anyone the file to take to their printer and have 20 pound paper printer to appear like yellow tablet paper... and then you can then print the actual letter usining your printer... HP makes a great printer.. I think its a 2020 prints both sides for long letters.. As far as a color I use a dark red and several different fonts so the letter looks as handwritten as possible.

The key is the envelope, the return label on the back, the stamp, and the REAL addressed envelope... Then there is the letter it self, the prospect group, the timing, frequency, and lead capture system in place..

And please dont pay a service to do it for you... We charge way too much... You can get them in the mail for under 50 cents each...

Good House hunting
Michael

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 11:31AM

William Gaudiano

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Icon_minipost Jun 15 '10, 11:22 AM

so what would you write in your yellow letter to atract buyers

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 01:15PM

Dave Rowe

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Icon_minipost Jun 19 '10, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by William Gaudiano

so what would you write in your yellow letter to atract buyers

This is what I use.

I tweak it from time to time, but I normally get a solid 20-30 calls off this letter a lone... Sending out about 250 a month.

Hope this helps!

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 01:17PM

Todd Brittingham

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Icon_minipost Jun 29 '10, 01:48 PM

We sent out 20 hand written yellow letters last week and got 2 calls (10% success rate). We printed 98 letters this week using handwritten font and mailed them today. We will see how the printed letters work...

We used different messages in both letters. The first letter was short and sweet, and this week's letter is a little longer. We'll see how it works...

Oh and by the way, don't bother printing the lines...just buy some yellow legal pads and print on that paper. It only took about three trials adjusting the font size and line spacing before it lined up perfectly on the yellow legal pad paper. It went through the printer just fine...

Bryan Hancock

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Icon_minipost Jun 29 '10, 02:12 PM

What messages did you use on both sets of letters? I am curious to see how each set pulls.

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Brandi Paul

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Icon_minipost Aug 03 '10, 12:10 AM

Todd-
How did the second mailing go (the 98 letters)? I would love to hear your response. I have been researching a lot about the yellow letters and am getting ready to begin my direct mailing campaign for possible short sale flips.
Thanks to all for the great examples and sharing their experiences!