This is URGENT!!! Understanding Your Seller
One of the big drivers to getting deals done is the seller communicating the motivation, but also a sense of urgency that something must be done about this problem promptly. A lot of times we call on property owners, and it's as if they could let the house rot for the next 10 years and it doesn't impact them. How many times have we heard this statement, "I'm not in a rush to sell." This is frustrating to us because we want to focus on people who want to take action, not tire kickers who waste our time. So what do we do about it? Once we understand the motivation, the next shift is to push on the idea that things will get worse with inaction, but can get better by taking action. Remember that sellers don't want to immediately admit they have a problem because they don't want to get sold. Instead of pushing for a signed agreement, push on the idea that you want to help, but you can't help if the person doesn't desire the assistance. Comment here on sellers you have worked with that seemed to have no sense of urgency. Like that foreclosure lead who waits until the last second, or the probate lead that never seems to want to part ways with the property.