Follow up contracts

[Oz Pariser]

Hello BP,

I have a question for you. I hear a lot of people talk about sending filled contracts with a final offer as a method of follow up if you couldn't come to an agreement with a seller. That way they have it if their situation changes and you're likely to be the one they call. My question is, how long do you make these contracts valid for? Do they expire? Most contracts expire after a set number of days, but that wouldn't make sense for this situation would it? Because the seller may not be ready for 6 months, a year, who knows how long. Would love to hear your thoughts on this.

Also, I'm trying to set up this follow up contract system so that it's automated through webmerge, podio and zapier. Do I need to fill out the buyer initials and signature portions through docusign as well? That seems extra complicated. It seems like I should just send the contract without signatures and initials, and if they are interested they can sign and send back, and then I can sign and initial my parts. What do you all think? Do you use automated contracts as a follow up method in your business? Thanks in advance for your replies

Oz