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 Investor · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2008 · 368 posts · 42 votes
17y
I replied Lance and I hope you find the post card useful. Very inexpensive and we do not follow up because we have so many leads to go mail out to. What I would do if it is a home that I am VERY INTERESTED in I will take a drive by and leave them a door hanger. Putting a good marketing campaign together is worth every dime.
Real Estate Investor · Saskatoon, Saskatchewan · Member since 2010 · 357 posts · 27 votes
16y
Originally posted by Douglas Christian:
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.
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Douglas,
This is impressive. I am in Canada, I will appreciate if you can email this to me as well my e mail is in my signature Thanks a lot.
So.j..
Real Estate Investor · Huntington, WV · Member since 2010 · 25 posts · 4 votes
16y
I agree, I personally have much more success with postcards than lengthy letters. I want to get them to call me then I can explain everything... I even use a postcard with local scenery.. that way they know I'm local and it gives a personal touch. They know it is a local postcard... so they are more inclined to look at it.
Originally posted by Douglas Christian:
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.
Hi Douglas,
I'd greatly appreciate the postcard as well! I will remember your generosity when I complete my first deal. I sent you a request-
Thanks,
Josh
Wholesaler · Fort Worth, TX · Member since 2010 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
16y
Wow Douglas, over a year later and still getting requests. Out side of a few posts at the top of this thread recommending that people actually learn to write their own copy, I've seen little else.
Just my opinion here: if you're looking for a magic bullet, you're already cutting corners. Due diligence applies to every facet of your business.Learn your market and you'll know just what to say.
Real Estate Coach · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2010 · 29 posts · 16 votes
16y
Mark I have been using yellow letters with red ink in invitation style envelopes with up side down or crooked stamps on them. You have to think most people are getting bills every month. An invitation envelope in the mail will stand out of all that clutter.
Real Estate Investor · Monument, CO · Member since 2010 · 3 posts · 0 votes
15y
It really depends on which part of the Real Estate market you want to target. Letters will be different for every class of real estate. If you are going to market to people in foreclosure it is best to understand the foreclosure laws and foreclosure time lines in your market. Depending on what this research should determine how many letters would be in your marketing sequence. Typically a good marketing campaign would involve 3 to 6 letters or post cards. As far as the copy for letters or post cards, find a local Real Estate investing club and ask around. Also I have seen "Real Estate Guru" courses on Ebay for just a few dollars. These will also have ad copy in them.
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.
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Hi Douglas, Is this postcard still something you're using/ willing to share? would love to see what it is that you've found