So, How DO You Find Motivated Sellers?

What is a motivated seller?

You probably already know that a motivated seller is someone who has a very strong need or desire to sell his or her property and nothing else but selling will work for this individual. If you’re chasing a seller who has no motivation to sell you are wasting your time.

If you have a truly motivated seller you will have the most success if you can help them and provide a solution that meets their needs. Don’t forget motivated sellers are also very emotional and you will need to keep this in mind when dealing with them. Treat them with respect and empathy and you will gain their trust and their business.

11 Common Reasons That Motivate Seller

1. Seller may have problems within the family such as a death, divorce, illness. 2. Seller is a “ For Sale by Owner” 3. Owners have lost their jobs or are about to lose their jobs. 4. The property was inherited and they want nothing to do with it. 5. House for Rent or Lease Option ads. 6. Owners live out of town-absentee landlords. 7. Owners have moved or changed employer. Usually means two house payments. 8. Owners are ill, in poor health, elderly, retired or disabled. 9. Their investment plans have changed. 10. Code violations the Owner cannot or is unwilling to correct 11. Owner can no longer afford the property due to other expenses

So, how do you find these motivated sellers? Well traditionally, you have three options...

1) Go looking yourself. This is the most time consuming of the three choices, but it is a good way to find your first few deals – so you know how long the process can take, and just what is involved.

2) Buy a contract from a Bird-Dog. Not as time consuming, of course, but it can get expensive! $20,000 on top of the purchase price to avoid doing the work yourself is too much in my book.

3) Advertise that you buy homes in the area. Well, this has a mild case of all the drawbacks… Its time consuming, expensive, and on top of all that it gives your company a bad reputation. Ask around – ask your next lead what they think of companies who advertise that they’ll buy their home. Your most likely response will involve the word “scam” or “rip-off”. Some still choose this route, though I’m not sure why…

So what are you supposed to do? Save some money, but not have the time to spend it? Or save some time, and not have the money to do anything with it?

There IS another option… Something you might not know about – yet.

Here are a few key points you will want to know about this option…

It costs less than $1000 every time - Leaving you with more money for more properties and more profit! It takes 10-15 minutes for each property - Leaving you more time to do the important things in life. There is no learning curve - You can start using this option RIGHT NOW. There is no upfront “investment” in some “kit” - You only pay for results - saving you time, money, risk, and frustration. You can do it in your sleep – no kidding - In fact, you can use this option around the clock - no matter where you are, or what you're doing, its always working for you. Is often more effective than any other method - Statistically speaking, investors who use this option go through fewer leads, spend less time qualifying, and get better results than any other method. Can find you properties anywhere in North America, whether you live local to the region or not - Who says you have to live in Beverly Hills to own a property there? This option allows you to collect leads from anywhere you like! Involves no inflated fees or Guru Jargon - We're real estate investors, too. We speak your language, we know your work. Isn’t a myth. :) - No really! Yes, it is true, this technique REALLY EXSISTS! If I was kidding, would I have put so much into writing about it? I’m no comedian – I’m a real estate investor, just like you!

Here it is - the infamous “other option”. Want to know what it is?

Hire yourself a property profiler.

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