No paid tools. No excuses.
Step 1: Go to Zillow
-Search your target city.
Step 2: Filter Like This:
• Price: Below median (cheaper homes = more motivated)
• Home Type: Houses
• Keywords: “Fixer upper” “As-is” “Investor special” “Needs TLC”
• Days on Zillow: 30+ days
These are tired sellers.
Step 3: Target These 3 Types
- Pre-Foreclosures (Filter → Pre-foreclosure)
- For Sale By Owner (FSBO)
- Old Listings Sitting 45+ Days
Step 4: Reach Out
Call or message:
“Hey, Is "123 main st” still available?
Simple. Direct. Confident.
Why This Works đź’°
If it’s been sitting…If it needs repairs…If they’re behind on payments…
They’re feeling pressure.
Pressure creates motivation.Motivation creates deal create the bags đź’°.