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The Essential Guide on How To Build and Promote Your Buyer's List

Steve Babiak
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Posted Aug 20 2010, 09:19

Very frequently asked questions about Buyer's Lists are presented here, along with links to various threads that provide the info being sought. Enjoy!

Info to get from Buyer's for your list:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/53979-what-do-you-ask-when-building-a-buyers-list

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/50946-buyers-list-template

Building Wholesale/Investor buyer's list:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/40258-how-to-build-a-buyers-list-fast-28-ways

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/23272-top-ten-ways-to-secure-a-buyers-list-

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/45440--find-cash-buyers-now-system

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/49308-list-of-cash-buyers-where-city-records-online-or-real-estate-investing-course-

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/51913-finding-cash-buyers

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/50573-best-ways-to-find-cash-buyers-for-wholesaling-

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/45878-how-to-find-cash-buyers-

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/25486-building-a-buyers-list

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/30653-what-is-the-best-way-to-build-a-buyers-list-before-you-actually-have-a-property-

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/49308-list-of-cash-buyers-where-city-records-online-or-real-estate-investing-course-

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/45738-methods-im-using-to-find-investor-buyers-an-results

Building Retail buyer's list:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/38645-top-1-ways-to-secure-a-retail-buyer-list

"Promote your buyer's list":
http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/89

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/69/topics/28741-promote-your-buyer-s-list-here-

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Kim Anderson
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Replied Aug 20 2010, 09:54

Wow, Steve, what a fantastic thread!

Compiling all of this must have taken a considerable amount of time. It's very much appreciated!

Too bad I can only give you 1 vote.

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Replied Aug 20 2010, 10:34

Thanks Steve for bring these all to one place. You have a real knack for finding the information buried here. I for one appreciate the many times that you provide additional links on a topic being discussed. A real benefit for all.

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Replied Aug 20 2010, 12:54

This is awesome! Thanks Steve!

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Nick Abbate
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Replied Aug 20 2010, 17:46

Steve,

You sure do know how to help new wholesalers out. I will make sure I read all the links before I ask anymore questions. Thank you so much.

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Vikram C.#5 Off Topic Contributor
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Replied Aug 20 2010, 23:51

Josh, can this be made a sticky? And Steve and others can regularly update it with new links to threads, articles, etc?

I think this is a great way to make the site better. Steve, do you have the time to do this for other frequently asked questions?

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Steve Babiak
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Replied Sep 10 2010, 02:20

Here's another on building buyer's list:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/33273-how-did-you-build-your-buyer-s-list-

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Replied Sep 10 2010, 03:23

No question this should be a sticky so we could put this question to rest.

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Steve Babiak
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Replied Sep 10 2010, 05:03

Folks,

Josh posted this great link in another thread: "Buyer's List" BiggerPockets Search

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Steve Babiak
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Replied Sep 29 2010, 08:23

Here's another on building buyer's list by using Craigs List:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/355/blog_posts/3117-finding-buyers-on-craigslist

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Steve Babiak
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Replied Oct 7 2010, 00:26

Although this next link is a thread mostly for finding seller leads, there is some input there on finding buyers too:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/51316-marketing-for-wholesale-leads

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Replied Oct 24 2010, 03:01

Thanks Steve this is very helpful.

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Steve Babiak
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Replied Oct 25 2010, 11:11

To all of you who have expressed your thanks - you're all welcome. And your votes are definitely appreciated.

Fortunately I was able to assemble that first post before the new forum design went into place; the techniques I use to build these types of posts are hampered a bit by one of the changes made with the new forum design.

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Replied Nov 10 2010, 06:49

Love this thread!!

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Replied Nov 13 2010, 18:27

Great information for any wholesaler. It would be great to continue to gather buyers list info in one place.

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Replied Nov 13 2010, 23:49

Good work Steve! Brought it back up for you since we had a smart _ _ _ (kid) fill the board up.

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Steve Babiak
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Replied Jan 10 2011, 23:22

Just a bump to keep this near the top for the New Year ...

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Replied Jan 14 2011, 14:33

Hey thanks for taking the time to put this together Steve.

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Replied Jan 21 2011, 04:12

Another GREAT post Steve! Thanks for the information.

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Replied Jan 22 2011, 07:11

Members;
Thanks, to Mr Bablak, for his thread!!
Very impressive. It opens minds for the seekers of buyers-again ,thamks
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Steve Babiak
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Replied Mar 1 2011, 00:48

Here's a fresh addition on using newspaper ads:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/87/topics/59645-my-newspaper-ad-your-input-is-appreciated

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Replied Apr 14 2011, 09:51

Great Post! Thanks!

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Replied May 27 2011, 14:36

Big help. Thanks

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Steve Babiak
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Replied Jun 21 2011, 10:02

More reading for those who are following this thread. Enjoy.

Another link on finding buyers:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/87/topics/25083-how-to-find-buyers

What to say to buyers and info to get from buyers on your list:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/33250-talking-to-buyers

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/53978-hey-what-do-i-say-

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/81-renters/topics/50821-i-had-no-idea-how-to-approach-the-landlords-on-this-subject-

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/8434-i-just-can-t-find-wholesale-buyers-

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/59069-proven-tested-buyer-getting-call-script

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/87/topics/40625--here-is-what-you-say-to-investors-my-personal-call-script

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/45771-marketing-myself-to-buyers-

And once you've been successful building your list, you then need to do:

Managing and Organizing the list:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/42342-maintaining-and-organizing-your-buyers-list

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/12405-making-and-using-an-investor-buying-list

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/56/topics/43620-the-best-crm-program-software

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Replied Jun 21 2011, 12:53

Thanks Steve!!

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Chris Clothier#4 Ask About A Real Estate Company Contributor
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Replied Jul 8 2011, 08:38

Steve -

Great list to resources here on BP. I think I read where several people commenting mentioned the need to always be building your buyer's list. That is essential to success. When you are at your peak - BUILD YOUR BUYER'S LIST!!! There is only one way to go if you are flying high...

Good stuff and thanks for compiling the resources.

Chris

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