Marketing to Buyers and Sellers

Okay, I know in this business it is about making money, big money, however, the business cards that I will have to make. Could someone provide a sample as to what will be included on it? I will appreciate very much. Thanks.

..live call. I sent an email to the one that they mentioned but I'm not getting anything back and I'd really like that information.

Thanks.

Deirdre

Here is the email from the property owner, I don't know what to say. Please help!

HERE'S HIS EMAIL:

I saw your ad on craigslist and I have a 2 Flat in Chicago Lawn that I am open to do a lease to own, straight sale, etc.

Please let me know what info you need in order for us to start this process to see if we can come to an agreement.

Structurally the property is great. I rehabbed the second floor unit (hardwood floors, new appliances, counters, cabinets, flooring, etc).

1st floor needs some cosmetic updating (not structural problems)

Dean has a great program for marketing called the Automated Foreclosure Finder. You can even get a free trial of the information at www.automatedforeclosurefinder.com.

I have attached another idea for letters as well:

Would you like financial freedom now?

Would you like to have the money now to pay down your debt, pay for college, buy a new car, go on vacation or invest for retirement? Let your real estate give you the freedom you need.

We will buy your real estate and get you the cash you need now giving you the money to:

• Use the money the way you want to!

(For buyers and Sellers)

I have called several investors and asked if they pay a finder's fee. All seemed confused about the concept of a finder's fee but said they would pay me something for introducing them to a property. I got the impression they thought they would throw me $50.00 as a tip or something. (I did not go into detail about exactly what I do. :HEY... I don't even know that yet.lol)

I know that a finder's fee can range from $1,000.00 to $3,000.00 because of all the research involved.

How do I know exactly how much to charge an investor for a finder's fee?

How much you are able to SELL the property for IS directly tied to how well you are able to "PACKAGE THE PROPERTY": meaning, to present the property to buyers in a way that "FULLY HIGHLIGHTS" it's best features:

1)properties geographical location to include any special features or benefits about the area and neighborhood.

2)size & shape of the property to include any unique architectual features

3)nearby sources of public transportation, employment, shopping, schools, recreation, & health facilitys

Building Your Buyers List and Finding G.R.E.A.T. Buyers

Your goal as a Wholesaler is to find between 6-10 GREAT buyers. Go ahead and put your hand down, I know what your question is already. But, shouldn’t we try to have as many buyers as possible? Shouldn’t we market all of our deals to everyone? The answer to both of these questions is no, but yes at the same time.

Let’s start by dissecting the word GREAT into the individual letters.
G is for Good
A GREAT buyer is good at what they do. They take their business seriously and want to succeed in real estate.

Real estate commissions are negotiable

Real estate consumers who choose to negotiate commission rates charged by agents are mostly successful in lowering the amount they pay -- and customer satisfaction does not appear to be related to cost.

That's according to a survey released Monday by Consumer Reports, based on responses to an annual questionnaire of 3,753 readers who sold or tried to sell a home, 4,029 who bought one, and 7,368 who both bought and sold a home in the past few years.

I don't know if this one has been mentioned yet, but a FSBO owner gave me their link to this site today to view their home. It's very good (and has an incredible satellite zoom of the properties) so I thought I'd share it.
www.cyberhomes.com

Rina