Cold calling

[Deonte Singleton]

Hey bigger pockets I'm building a list of houses that are under preforclosure/foreclosure in north carolina and wondering how should i approach a real estate agent if they are the one picking up the phone?

[Jim Sakalis]

Deonte,

So I got this straight, " You are trying to reach the home owner correct?" With that being the case when an agent answers the phone tell them you would like to speak to one of the parents.  Just kidding, but that may be an ice breaker to get the conversation started.  Just introduce yourself and tell them what you are trying to do. Be transparent with them.  I'm guessing at this point in the game the agent was unsuccessful in selling the property.  You may be able to create or form a partnership on creating a win-win depending on the stage of the process.

Jim Sakalis