All Forum Posts by: Aaron Winters

@Wesley Stoodley @Josh Nix @Colleen Chapin @Derek Faller Is there anything that would stop a real estate agent from wholesaling? I'm looking to setup a system and want to better understand my options.

@Chris Dawson what a great post! This one really kicked off my misconception mindset, defining an area as 'good' or 'bad' - as in what I think about a particular area. I was quickly proved wrong, after I applying grades to schools. Not only was this method more accurate and less biased, but it creates a scale-able methodology. Thanks for starting such a great discussion.

@Ross Hewitt, sent you a DM! Look forward to connecting.

@Andrew LeBaron, DM sent - can't wait to hear more about your experience.

Hey BP!

I'm considering a pay-per-click strategy to drive traffic to a web form for homeowners who are interested in selling quickly and as-is. From what I've read, the quicker these parties get a call the more likely you are to get the deal. What has been your experience with this method?

I work a 9-5 and wouldn't be able to do this myself - I see BP has partnered with CallPorter but they seem to only do inbound calls, not outbound. Are there any other organizations you'd recommend looking into?

Thanks!

Overall, I'm reviewing my marketing options (direct mail, pay-per-click, organic) and am curious how to best handle return calls for inbound marking. I'm at a 9-5 and may be able to pick up a call or two, but want to maximize my chances by having all inquires returned promptly. In case I'm messing up the terminology, this line of thinking is:

• Setup a web form for clients who are interested in selling their property off market
• When a client completes the form, an outsourced service returns the request via call
• The service would be able to:
  • Gather CRM information
  • Gather equity and condition information
  • Set appointment for live follow up

What suggestions, references, or experiences do you have?

Originally posted by @Michael Quarles:

Hi Aaron, I am not following the question. 

 What number can I call to learn more about the services Yellow Letters and CallText can provide?

Originally posted by @Michael Quarles:

Originally posted by @Aaron Winters:

@Michael Quarles you make a great point about building in the cost of a realtor v cost of marketing; if you can handle the paperwork.

What bare minimum commitment would you recommend to an investor with a 9-5? Letters, localized phone number, answering service; what else?

 Good to meet you.

Bare minimums are.

6 Pieces of mail over 6 months average cost is .52 cents per piece, list included. target 2000 people = 6240.00

10 Phone Lines, CRM, Text Marketing, Email and Webforms all at 99 a month. = 594.00

5 Polo Shirts that read I Buy Houses at 45 each = 225.00 ( I already own pants)

2 boxes of 1000 business cards = 100.00

10 tanks of gas at 80 bucks a tank = 800.00 (eliminate this if buying virtually)

Someone to show you how to buy houses for profit = 1397.00

Total = 9356.00

Median house sold in my city 238,000.00 x 6% =14,280.00 cost on each house

However in six Month will buy a lot more than just one and each one I ill buy at 65% of As Is value.. Or buy an equity position of 83,300.00. So for me it isn't hard to conclude that buying without a Realtor is a better play... With that said I will always use a Realtor to sell as it is the highest and best use of my resource. 

If I put my Broker hat on I still couldn't justify using a Broker to purchase real estate. 

Are these all services your company offers? Do the text and phone lines come with a support team (someone to answer and get prelim info) or is this just foot-in-the door costs?

@Lee Ripma Sounds like you’ve bought in to marketing, but how can others people time still be utilized?

@Michael Quarles you make a great point about building in the cost of a realtor v cost of marketing; if you can handle the paperwork. What bare minimum commitment would you recommend to an investor with a 9-5? Letters, localized phone number, answering service; what else?