That 30+ day stat is so real. Most people stop right before the opportunity matures.
I like how you broke it into aggressive early follow-up + long-term nurture. The shift from short-term pressure to long-term positioning is huge.
Curious — are you seeing better engagement from voice AI or SMS in that long-term sequence?
For inbound leads, 100% of motivated seller calls I've observed engage and book an appointment. For follow up - the main purpose is top of mind. Since most investors don't follow up past 1-2 weeks, adding a consistent multi-channel follow up system to your deal flow is an easy ROI boost. Having good email / SMS hygiene is important too so it doesn't get filtered out.
Real Estate Broker · Atlanta · Member since 2024 · 1k+ posts · 606 votes
7mo
Bilal, I completely agree that structured follow-up is where deals are won. I use a CRM. Memory is unreliable and spreadsheets don’t create accountability. A good CRM keeps timelines, notes and automated reminders organized so no opportunity slips through the cracks.
Bilal, I completely agree that structured follow-up is where deals are won. I use a CRM. Memory is unreliable and spreadsheets don’t create accountability. A good CRM keeps timelines, notes and automated reminders organized so no opportunity slips through the cracks.
Completely agree. Accountability is the part most people underestimate.
A CRM isn’t just for storage — it creates structure. Reminders, task queues, and consistent touchpoints make follow-up systematic instead of emotional.
Out of curiosity, what CRM are you running right now?
Investor · Sugar Land, TX · Member since 2012 · 554 posts · 232 votes
7mo
100%! Over half of your deals will come from follow up 30+ days from the initial contact.
The problem is, most investors are horrible at follow up - either because they're busy, they don't have a good system, or both.
If you're actively marketing for deals, staying on top of follow up is a game you'll never win without automation.
These are the two most important follow up sequences I automate with AI (outbound Voice AI, text, and email): New leads: Aggressive follow up for 5 days Long-Term: Spread out sequence for 360 days
That keeps you top of mind when they're finally ready to sell.
100%! Over half of your deals will come from follow up 30+ days from the initial contact.
The problem is, most investors are horrible at follow up - either because they're busy, they don't have a good system, or both.
If you're actively marketing for deals, staying on top of follow up is a game you'll never win without automation.
These are the two most important follow up sequences I automate with AI (outbound Voice AI, text, and email): New leads: Aggressive follow up for 5 days Long-Term: Spread out sequence for 360 days
That keeps you top of mind when they're finally ready to sell.
That 30+ day stat is so real. Most people stop right before the opportunity matures.
I like how you broke it into aggressive early follow-up + long-term nurture. The shift from short-term pressure to long-term positioning is huge.
Curious — are you seeing better engagement from voice AI or SMS in that long-term sequence?
That 30+ day stat is so real. Most people stop right before the opportunity matures.
I like how you broke it into aggressive early follow-up + long-term nurture. The shift from short-term pressure to long-term positioning is huge.
Curious — are you seeing better engagement from voice AI or SMS in that long-term sequence?
For inbound leads, 100% of motivated seller calls I've observed engage and book an appointment. For follow up - the main purpose is top of mind. Since most investors don't follow up past 1-2 weeks, adding a consistent multi-channel follow up system to your deal flow is an easy ROI boost. Having good email / SMS hygiene is important too so it doesn't get filtered out.
Wholesaler · Portsmouth NH · Member since 2019 · 208 posts · 95 votes
7mo
We are currently using REsimpli, and it’s been a game changer for us because you can set up drip campaigns with automatic follow-ups through text and email.
You can also schedule ringless voicemails, so everything goes out automatically. You do all the upfront work once, then set the cadence based on what makes the most sense for that specific situation. After that, the system handles the follow-up automatically the way you’ve structured it.
Happy to send the discount code for Resimpli if interested
We are currently using REsimpli, and it’s been a game changer for us because you can set up drip campaigns with automatic follow-ups through text and email.
You can also schedule ringless voicemails, so everything goes out automatically. You do all the upfront work once, then set the cadence based on what makes the most sense for that specific situation. After that, the system handles the follow-up automatically the way you’ve structured it.
Happy to send the discount code for Resimpli if interested
That’s solid — automation definitely becomes powerful once the cadence is structured properly upfront.
What I’ve seen is the real difference isn’t just the tool, but how the follow-up system is designed — timing, segmentation, and message sequencing based on motivation level.
A lot of the investors I work with already have tools in place, but tightening the structure behind the outreach usually makes the biggest impact.
Are you running different tracks for hot vs long-term leads?