It may be difficult to believe, but there are a number of markets across the country where there is shortage of inventory. On the other hand, you may be having a personal shortage of inventory (i.e. a listing slump). If you want to "dump the slump" and create more listings for your business, here's a great way to do it.
1. Identify two or three steps of your buyers who meet these criteria.
a. They are pre-qualified.
b. They know the specific price range and area in which they would like to live.
c. They have a specific style house in mind including the architectural style and the bedroom-bath count.
d. They have been unable to find a house that is right for their family.
e. They have no issue with you contacting others and describing their wants and needs.
2. Draft a letter that says something like this: "I have a young family that has been looking for a home in your area. The first buyers are a young couple with 2 and 4 year old children who are looking for a traditional style home in your area, two stories, with at least four bedrooms and 3 baths. They have been pre-approved for a loan of $225,000. If you would be interested in showing your home on a one-party listing (i.e. a listing only for this one couple) please contact me at (give your name and contact information.)
3. Send the letter out in a hand addressed envelope to all the homeowners whose properties meet these criteria.
4. Be sure to obtain a one-party listing before showing the property, preferably with a full commission to you.
Agents who have tried this approach often manage to sell 2-4 properties, often getting both sides of the commission. This is a great way to generate sales and best of all, save yourself the hassle of having to market a listing for months at a time.
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Posted by: Account Deleted | January 25, 2012 at 09:32 PM
Your ideas are a big help to those people in the real estate industry or to those who are planning to enter into this business.
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