Real Estate Investor · New York, NY · Member since 2008 · 139 posts · 5 votes
Does anyone have a good example of a letter that they use to do direct mailings? I've been thinking about starting a mailing campaign to pre-foreclosures, but I'm in need of some inspiration.
Real Estate Investor · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2008 · 368 posts · 42 votes
17y
When I send out my postcards. They are worded in such a way that it is not intimidating and also, if you have seen my truck, my postcard is not yellow it is money Green.
If I send out 100 postcards which I do every mth. I get a minimum of 18-25 call backs, but they don't call me. They call my 800# which is live and answers all my calls based upon scripts that I have given them and tweeked.
Once all info is answered they forward the info to me and I can sit at my computer or blackberry and determine if that is a deal or not. I call all individuals back and let them know that there deal is not for me or it is, but I give them advice on what they should do whether a short sale, deed in lue of foreclosure or try and sell.
Been using the same postcard for 7yrs now and would not change it for anything.
Letters must be opened. I do not care what color it is. People in trouble get bombarded with letters and documents. They are overwhelmed and many of them can not handle the pressure.
Real Estate Coach · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2008 · 204 posts · 188 votes
18y
If I were you I would learn to write my own. Get yourself a good dan Kennedy book on writing sales letters, or you can get prewritten letters in many of the foreclosure books out there.
Real Estate Investor · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2008 · 368 posts · 42 votes
17y
To all the real estate coaches and realtors on this post. Never heard of such. I mean I have, but if I am in trouble with my home, why would I sit down and read three or four pages of the same stuff about how to save my house.
I have a GREAT solution that I can GUARANTEE gets a better response that the GURU's.
POSTCARDS. You do not have to open it and I get a GREAT RESPONSE. You let Barnett send his letter and let me send my postcards and I guarantee that my postcard will get read before his AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
I usually charge for this info, but you have enough real estate coaches on this post that will be glad to take that honor.
Real Estate Investor · Austin, TX · Member since 2009 · 75 posts · 38 votes
17y
Someone told me something about a "Yellow Letter" they said it was really short just a small paragraph and supposedly it gets great response. Either that or a lot of people got suckered into buying this "yellow letter tempelate" lol
A high volume wholesaler friend of mine in Tampa, FL said to use SalesTeamLive. If you have the budget it may be worth it I guess.
Real Estate Investor · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2008 · 368 posts · 42 votes
17y
When I send out my postcards. They are worded in such a way that it is not intimidating and also, if you have seen my truck, my postcard is not yellow it is money Green.
If I send out 100 postcards which I do every mth. I get a minimum of 18-25 call backs, but they don't call me. They call my 800# which is live and answers all my calls based upon scripts that I have given them and tweeked.
Once all info is answered they forward the info to me and I can sit at my computer or blackberry and determine if that is a deal or not. I call all individuals back and let them know that there deal is not for me or it is, but I give them advice on what they should do whether a short sale, deed in lue of foreclosure or try and sell.
Been using the same postcard for 7yrs now and would not change it for anything.
Letters must be opened. I do not care what color it is. People in trouble get bombarded with letters and documents. They are overwhelmed and many of them can not handle the pressure.
Real Estate Investor · Austin, TX · Member since 2009 · 75 posts · 38 votes
17y
Great post Douglas. I'm starting to really consider hiring a virtual assistant/ live operator for my toll free number inbound calls. Is there a specific company you recommend?
Have you had any luck outsourcing your leads to Realtors for a profit?
Real Estate Investor · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2008 · 368 posts · 42 votes
17y
Hello Stephen and Blake. I use PAT LIVE out of FL great organization. Very reasonable and 24hr service.
Stephen would love to post it, but if you send me your info I will send you a copy of it and ask that you do not POST IT.
I love helping people, but I am only willing to help those that are willing to help themselves first. By you asking me for the card I feel priviledge to send it to you.
They work and when you see it, I will ask that you send me a check in the mail. Because your deals will start coming in.
Real Estate Investor · Woodbury, MN · Member since 2008 · 133 posts · 43 votes
17y
Hi Douglas,
I would really appreciate the post card as well and I will gladly send you some of the revenue that it earns for me.
I sent you a colleague request with my info or if it's not breaking any rules my email is [REMOVED]