Calling dumpster or junk removal companies for investor-friendly agent leads?

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Has anyone tried calling dumpster or junk removal companies to get property addresses that have used their services recently as source of leads for an investor-friendly agent?

As a budding investor, and soon-to-be agent, my thinking on this is that a dumpster or junk removal are a possible tell-tale indicators of a property in transition, such as a property going through a fix & flip where the owner/investor may need a realtor to list or give advice on the market - and more importantly build a longer-term relationship, or a homeowner doing renovations to improve value and may have a need to sell sometime in the future.

Has anyone tried calling these companies? What value to them do you lead with?  Any thoughts on this are welcome.

Bruce Lynn · Answer

I think it is a good idea, but haven't had much luck with it.

They like the leads I give them, but super tough getting them in return.

Like many small vendors they also screw up some of the better leads way too often, trying to make up for a slow week by quoting really ridiculous prices or on busy weeks, not being able to follow up with people who needed help today.

Hopefully you do better with this than I have.   Let us know what works for you.

Matt K. · Answer

Maybe there's a path I'm overlooking, but at first glance...by the time a dumpster is involved so would be an agent for most people.

Normal people aren't getting a dumpster on their own...they'd do something like junk hauling.  Dumpster gets ordered by a contractor or similar or the active/experienced owner.

Expanding on the idea though:

lawn care, handyman, cleaning crews that do move out/in cleans, and junk removal companies might get you in before competing agents.

Bruce Lynn · Answer

Postperson....they should know every empty address and people who have put in change of address.  Water meter department, maybe gas meter guys, maybe trash guys.

Anastasia Osorio · Answer

I have not. But you can use a FOIA request to get lists of properties that are distressed by filing paperwork required in each jurisdiction. Invelo (an app available through BP) has a great list of suggested leads for investors. My best bet was going to networking events and talking to everyone as well as teaming up with Bigger Pockets as a preferred agent. If you have charisma and are a 'go getter', investors will love to work with you. I love working with investors because they are enjoying the pursuit of a hot ROI. It can be a lot of fun helping them make profits!

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