CraigsList Ad Response

[Robert Burns]

I've recently listed a property on Craigslist that I am working on as a wholesale due to its condition. I have had a number of responses via email and I have responsed with the following: (Give me feedback on how effective this response is or any other comments)

Dear ???:

I appreciate your interest in the property. Would you please provide the
following information so I can better understand how we might be able to work
together on this property and perhaps other properties I have or will have in
the future?

Buyers Information

Please provide the following information:

1. Name:
2. Email Address:
3. Company Name:
4. Preferred Phone #:
5. FAX #:
6. Type of Buyer:
Retail
Investor
Rehabber
Wholesaler

7. Type of Property most interested in: Single Family, Multi-Family?
8. Preferred Property Characteristics: Sq ft, # Bedrooms, # Bathrooms?
9. Type of Financing Available: Cash or Loan?
10. Preferred Price Range?
11. Areas of the Greater Baton Rouge of most interest?
12. If Rehabber, what level of rehab are you comfortable with?
13. If Investor, how many transactions in the past 12 months?

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Have a Great Day!
Bob Burns

[Account Closed]

Robert, this is how I would respond. I'd send back an email saying that if they'd send me their phone number, I would call them and set up an appointment for them to view the house. I would finsih by giving my phone number with the note that they could call me if they preferred.

Once they are on the phone, you can ask snoopy questions as long as your voice is friendly and you've started the conversation by giving details about the house.

LeJon, to build a buyers list try running an add that says you often have good deals on fixer-uppers and tell the reader to contact you if they'd like to be on the list to be notified whenever you get a property that meets their criteria.

You guys who are starting out, forget about all this trying to trick people crap. You'll go further by being honest and upfront.