Finding sellers?

[Marcus Mccluster]

I'm having trouble finding sellers. I been putting ads on Craigslist and driving for dollars mailing letters to owners with different address. I Ordered car magnets for my car should be here this week. I've done bandit signs and Business cards. Any other advice to find motivated sellers? I'm thinking about getting a website but do I need one for starting out? Also can I wholesale properties that are in forclosure? I'm building my buyers list but I'm slowing down because I have no leads. Help me out BP!!! Thanks

[Todd Heitner]

I was just going to comment on your question about whether you need a website starting out.

Do you need one?  No, not necessarily.  Would it help?  Probably.

You don't have to spend a lot on one.  You can even get a free one.  There are a couple ways it can help.  One, it builds credibility.  You're no longer just some random, faceless entity sending out junk mail, but can look like a real business and even personalize it and include information about yourself so they know they're dealing with a real person.

A second benefit is that it's low-pressure.  Picking up the phone and calling could mean getting into a conversation with a pushy salesman that will talk them into something they don't want.  A website, on the other hand, is low pressure.  They can get the information they need comfortably and send you their info.

Everyone is different.  Some people like talking on the phone.  Some people hate it.  Some people prefer visiting a website, others don't.  If you include a website address on your mailings, some people might visit it who wouldn't have picked up the phone.