With interest rates inching upward, and experts expecting further rate increases on the horizon, motivated buyers are hoping to lock in their home purchases to take advantage of what are still historically low rates.

It sounds like you are motivated.

Write some letters or cold text instead of cold calling.

Fewer buyers are in the market and sellers will usually have specific motivations to list now instead of waiting until the spring. 

I would like to create a small group of trusted peers to share ideas and motivate our RE growth.Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Pre-screen with email or text before you waste your time showing the room

Sure - what’s the sellers motivation not to go through an agent?

The motivation behind my median approach is a statement by Warren Buffet that goes:“Be greedy when others are fearful, be fearful when others are greedy”.This being said, I am still making offers and looking for good deals.

Getting in front of motivated sellers but also refining my process to be the most effective.

This will result in the pipes freezing and causing a lot of damage to the house.Ive left him a text and voicemail about this but have had no response.