A lot of agents ask me:
“Alexis, how do you prep before your calls?”
“What’s your actual process when dialing FSBOs?”
Here’s the truth:
If you’re just grabbing a random dialer list and hoping for the best
You’re missing the point.
I treat every call like a potential listing.
So here’s exactly what I do before I ever pick up the phone:
Step 1 – Manually Filter FSBOs on Zillow
I don’t rely on automated lists. I go on Zillow → “For Sale by Owner” → and manually filter the properties that look worth pursuing (High Price, New listing, in a aria you know, ect..)
I’m looking at photos, description, pricing, how long it’s been listed, and most importantly… intent.
Step 2 – Pull Full Property Data in PropStream
Before I call, I want to know:
- Owner’s name
- Mortgage status
- Length of ownership
- Equity position
- Any signs of motivation
This tells me how to frame the call and helps me personalize my questions so I sound like a pro—not a script-reading rookie.
Step 3 – Then (and only then), I Call
At this point, I’m prepared. I know who I’m talking to. I know why this might be a deal. I know the angle I’m playing.
And that preparation shows in my confidence, tonality, and conversion rate.
🎯 This entire process takes 45 seconds more than batch dialing...But it gets way better results because it creates conversations that actually go somewhere.
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Let's have a great weekend!
—Alexis