All Forum Posts by: Mario T.

When dealing with a seller sometimes it's hard to get them to give you a starting price. What are different ways to ask them the same question until they crack? Or what strategies do you use to get them to say a price?

What are kind of different price drop techniques do people use to negotiate?  I know of one or two, but I'm sure there is others out there.  Please share, i would love to learn more!  Thanks in advance.

Originally posted by @Rick H.:

Originally posted by @Mario T.:

@Rick H.

Once you've established yourself as real estate professional that can get deals done, how would you approach a probate attorney to ask about referrals?  what is that conversation like? and how do you compensate the attorney?  I am no where near the status to be asking but I'm just curious.

Thanks!

 Simple: I wrote several books establishing me as the expert, hired a public relations firm in Century City (Hollywood/Beverly Hills area) and arranged to get booked as a speaker at the Bar Assiciations and legal events. 

 Oh that's it?  Should be easy enough, haha.  

@Rick H.

Once you've established yourself as real estate professional that can get deals done, how would you approach a probate attorney to ask about referrals?  what is that conversation like? and how do you compensate the attorney?  I am no where near the status to be asking but I'm just curious.

Thanks!

What is the best platform to market your wholesale deals??  i know of adobe slate and constant contract?  anything better or cheaper???

I am just curious to see what other people process is for hiring bird dogs and keeping them motivated.

I post an ad on craigslist, with compensation as 20% of the deal $500 minimum $1000 maximum. Then do a phone interview to explain to them what a motivated seller looks like and how to find them.  then I send them on their way. 

Is this generally what everyone is doing??  Maybe someone is doing it better or have a process they'd like to share with me?  Thanks in advance!

I am just curious to see what other people process is for hiring bird dogs and keeping them motivated.

I post an ad on craigslist, with compensation as 20% of the deal $500 minimum $1000 maximum. Then do a phone interview to explain to them what a motivated seller looks like and how to find them.  then I send them on their way. 

Is this generally what everyone is doing??  Maybe someone is doing it better or have a process they'd like to share with me?  Thanks in advance!

@Rick H.

 you have no idea how much what you said impacted me.  my mentality changed completely.  I know this is a little late, but I appreciate the advice

@Sean McNamara  @Dev Horn @Tim Herndon 

Thanks for the great tips.  I'm going to implement some now and when my business grows I'll grow my bird dogging operations.  Thanks again guys

Does anyone know an effective to market for bird dogs?  I've thought about posting it on Craigslist.  Any other ideas??

Thanks in advance!