Finding Motivated Sellers...

[Chris Coughlan]

I've read that you must build a buyers list first. I've also read that you should work on finding motivated sellers first and the buyers will come. I'm starting to believe the latter.

I've been posting online with ads for both buyers and sellers.
I don't think building a buyers list is as much of a concern as actually finding motivated sellers.
I've gotten some response from buyers/investors and zero response from sellers.

I'm not sure if sellers in a tough situation would really be checking sites like craigslist for ways to sell their home. I feel like I'll need a more direct approach.
I think it is going to take flyers, business cards, mailings to preforeclosures, mailings to probate cases, bandit signs etc.

Is this how others are finding motivated sellers? Any other suggestions?

Thanks,

Chris