Post-its - Anybody use them?

Post-its - Anybody use them?

Minneapolis, MN · Member since 2008 · 691 posts · 12 votes

Hello,

I received a great CD in the mail from a mentor group pitching their services. They called the CD "Killer Conversations". It was several people from all over being interviewed at what sounded like a boot camp. Many of the REI's mentioned Post-it notes as one area of marketing. It sounds like they either hand write or pre-print notes on post its, they say something like "Hi - I want to buy your house! Please call XXX-XXXX"

It sounded cool, like something that might reach a pre-foreclosure seller- even one that has gotten numerous letters in the mail. Or, just blanket a neighborhood. The REI's said they paid kids or whoever to stick them on the door of houses, almost as if a friend just dropped by and stuck a friendly note saying hi! :roll:

One guy mentioned that he hired a man who hangs pizza delivery flyers on doors in neighborhoods for a living - makes about $50K! He had that guy, who was already going door to door, take his sticky notes with him and place those as well on each door. Creative!

Has anyone done this successfully or something like it? Am considering all marketing ideas at this point. Thanks,

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  • Real Estate Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2008 · 1k+ posts · 218 votes
    18y

    I tried a small sampling of post-its (pre-printed to look like handwriting) and I did not see any larger return than the regular marketing I was doing.

    I have had some solid success from doing such door-to-door marketing and not only have I hired people to do the distribution, but I also like using Cub Scout troops, little league teams, etc.

    They distribute, I give them the money they were going to have to sell candy to get.

  • Wholesaler · Largo, MD · Member since 2008 · 98 posts · 11 votes
    18y

    it's worth a shot. the success of a mailing also depends on the quality of your message. the plain jane I want to buy your house please call 800.XXX.XXXX won't get that many calls anyways.
    however the good thing about post it notes is that they're cheap to print and if you've narrowed down your area to a subdivision you can can hit everyone and not every investor's doing those, so people may keep them for when they're ready to sell.
    currently , i'm not doing them as my postcards are working pretty well and my target area's gotten hosed due to illegal flipping and phony appraisals so comps are all over the board and it's hard to get a hard money loan there. i do plan on doing them when the weather breaks

  • Real Estate Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2008 · 1k+ posts · 268 votes
    17y

    I'd stick with the area with older houses

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