How to acquire more listings as a Commercial Agent

[Connor Nolan]

To all commercial and residential agents:

What method do you find is the most efficient way to acquire more inventory? I seem to have an influx of buyers and not enough inventory to satisfy the needs. Off market properties are a hot commodity in my area and I need to find a way to attract property owners.

[Stephen Quesnel]

This may apply more to residential deals, but I found this list very helpful...

Signage:

Bus Signage

Bus Bench / Stop Signage

Car Magnets

Bumper Stickers

Billboards / at Local Sporting Events

Internet:

MLS (Realtor.com)

Lead Generator Websites

FSBO Websites

Print Media

Door Hangers

Flyers Around Town w/ Pull Tabs

Business Cards

Value Pack Coupons

Coupon Saver

Pizza Box Ads

AD Placement in:

Church Bulletins

Local Real Estate Publications

Local Business Journals

TV/Radio

Commercials on TV Stations

Commercials on Radio Stations

Cold Calls/Direct Mail Campaigns to Property Owners:

In Pre-Foreclosure

Getting a Divorce

Who Live Out of State

With Low End Rental Properties

With Vacant or Rundown Properties

With Building Code Violations

With Health Code Violations

With Fire Damaged Properties

With Delinquent Taxes

With Expired Listings

With Single Family Rental Listings

In Probate

Evicting Tenants

Networking with:

Bankruptcy Attorneys

Probate Attorneys

Real Estate Attorneys

Insurance Agents

Other Wholesalers

Real Estate Investor Associations

Tax Lien Officials

Contractors

Property Management Companies

Developers

REO Department of Local Banks

Mailman

City Officials

Moving Companies

Builders

Marshalls

Bail Bondsmen