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Cold Calling Real Estate Insights with Zach

Mar 20, 2025

Live Cold Calling Session with Zach

Introduction

  • Zach is conducting a live cold calling session to get wholesaling real estate deals.
  • Focuses on using Zillow For Sale By Owner (FSBO) list.
  • Utilizes a Picker wheel to select random states for calling.
  • Confirms the session is authentic and not staged.

Process Overview

  • Zach emphasizes the authenticity of the cold call and his excitement.
  • Utilizes the Picker wheel with 47 states to determine the calling target.
  • Louisiana is selected as the target state.
  • Zach discusses the advantages of non-disclosure states like Louisiana for cold calling.

Cold Calling Strategy

  • Filters out lots and land, agent-listed, and new constructions from FSBO list.
  • Targets older leads over 100 days to find motivated sellers.
  • Uses Deal Machine to check properties.

Cold Call Interactions

Call 1: Property in Iowa, Louisiana

  • Seller: Kelly
  • Property listed for nearly a year.
  • Seller believes property is worth more than appraised value.
  • Zach attempts to negotiate but seller is firm on a high price.

Call 2: 821 Red Poppy Lane, Shreveport

  • Seller: Bren
  • Property is in a gated community and was intended for the seller's daughter.
  • House is in excellent condition with no renovations needed.
  • Seller is not desperate to sell and is firm on price near current listing.

Call 3: 7007 Barrington Court

  • Seller: Anthony
  • Property is a rental with a tenant in place.
  • Seller has a 3% interest rate and is not motivated to sell.
  • Zach discusses potential subject-to options, but seller is not interested.

Challenges and Observations

  • Sellers often have emotional and financial attachments to properties.
  • Many sellers are not motivated to take low offers.
  • Zach highlights the importance of rapport and understanding seller motivations.

Lessons Learned

  • Building rapport is crucial for negotiations.
  • Understanding seller’s motivation and financial situation can help in crafting offers.
  • Not all calls will lead to deals, follow-up and persistence are key.

Conclusion

  • Zach reiterates the importance of genuine interaction and persistence in cold calling.
  • Emphasizes learning from each call and improving strategies for future interactions.

Additional Information

  • Flip with Rick offers a platform, 'Flip with Rick Plus', for advanced wholesaling training.
  • Discussed upcoming live events and access for subscribers.
  • Notes mention the importance of attending live events for networking and learning.