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Updated over 3 years ago, 06/29/2021

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Getting over fear of cold called

Roodly Augustave
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I just got started wholesaling about month ago and I've been ok at comping properties but I don't know how to talk to people on the phone, can anyone give me some tips or tricks on how to get over that fear. 

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Danna Millar
  • New to Real Estate
  • Michigan
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Danna Millar
  • New to Real Estate
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I only know 1 way to get over the fear. Just do it. I was terrified when I started getting active with cold calling a little over a month ago. I finally just sat down and dialed away feeling sick to my stomach. What happened was after a few hundred dials (which if you are dialing manually from a decent size list starting out could take roughly 6 hrs) - I became much more relaxed about it. If you mess up you mess up. It's ok, it's part of the process of becoming very good at what you do. Just do it :) 

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Stephen Brown
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Huntsville, AL
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Stephen Brown
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What happens after a call? You go back to your life and they go back to theirs. The reason why it's uncomfortable is because you can't take the harsh words or the awkwardness. Life happens! It's fine!

Try being very humble if you cant press the issue. Some sellers will  notice it and be more willing to talk.

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Ray Danishyar
  • Flipper/Rehabber
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Ray Danishyar
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Honestly there is no easy way. People can sugar coat it, but keep your goal in mind. The easiest way to think about it is how would you tell a friend about a deal. Always remember “people don’t care what you know until they know that you care” make them feel important and most of all be genuine.