I would think if they got nothing from it, they wouldn't do it.True, but they obviously get just enough takers to make it worthwhile.I would still like to see all of them waterboarded on a daily basis.

In our market, we've had upwards of approx. 20 units selling daily at the auction to 3rd parties.

My company is trying to ramp up our volume of short sale files in our pipeline and I am wondering if you guys have ever had any experience in using a "Door Knocker" to get more leads?

Another factor is if RE is inventory or an asset in your business.When reporting to outside third parties such as banks or other lenders typically you have to prepare reports according to GAAP which varies some based on the entity and circumstances.Personally, I record all of my daily transactions at cost and make sure that I record on an accrual basis.

I deal with the loss mitigation people on a daily basis.

I had a few agents the other day say they couldn't believe there were other offers higher than theirs.I said believe it when it closes and you see the recorded price in the tax records.Maybe they will believe me then.You have to understand many investors have a different threshold for the risk they will take to do a deal and the capital they will deploy.This all equates to different offers for the same product.Even if they are offering the same price whether they will be able to go higher or not will depend on if they have all cash,if the bank holding the note will do below market financing,if they are using hard money or private money with higher holding costs,or some down with a conventional loan.I have seen some investors who want 40k a flip down to 5k a flip and do volume.

I've got a seller's lead form that I use on a daily basis and I could base my "offer page" off of it or tone it down.

The key is to stay motivated and focused enough after work daily to get it done.

I already have someone that posts twice daily to make online sites for vacant units.

The norm in West Michigan is 10-12%. obviously volume talks.