Jonathan RexfordFL 8 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 Here is another one that is getting a few replies from REALTORS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Pretorius (ON) 9 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 RK, yeah SLO is the plan but so far nothing has made sense as an SLO so CA it is. No I don't do sub2s. Jonathan, good idea targeting realtors I'll give that a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Diver Report post Posted February 22, 2009 JR, What do you say when the Realtor calls? Diver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan RexfordFL 8 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 Hello. How can I help you? I let them tell me how I can help them. No script. It is all about there client and the deal. If it fits then it does. If not. We just say NO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Diver Report post Posted February 22, 2009 JR, OK. I'll assume you're doing a CA. So I get my assignment fee and the Realtor wants his commission. If there is not enough for the Realtor then do you suggest a short term Promissory Note from the seller? Diver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexlocklear85 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 Here's an ad I use on craigslist. I post it in for sale by owner, real estate services, and financial services. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Pretorius (ON) 9 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 What are you guys using to make these cool graphic ads? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan RexfordFL 8 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 JR, OK. I'll assume you're doing a CA. So I get my assignment fee and the Realtor wants his commission. If there is not enough for the Realtor then do you suggest a short term Promissory Note from the seller? Diver Don't assume CA at all. Rarely do I do them. I have a hard time spelling CA most of the time. It could be a cash, sub2, lease option or any of the other business models that the deal fits in. I do and will take care of the realtor based on the cash the property can afford to pay. If it is a sub2 deal I will place 3% in the offer so I can take care of them. If it is a lease option then I will split the option fee with the broker and pay them the remainder on how the property can afford to pay for the deal once it is cashed out. Rarely has that happened. But if a CA did come up and that was the only way to play the deal then that is what I would present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan RexfordFL 8 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 What are you guys using to make these cool graphic ads? I use Power Point and convert to JPEG and then upload to Photobucket.com It will give you the HTML code to a click on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexlocklear85 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 I'm using photoshop and my wife's help to make my ads! And like Jonathan said, I then take them into photobucket and upload them and then copy the HTML code and place in craigslist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Pretorius (ON) 9 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 Thanks guys! Too bad kijiji doesn't allow HTML But I should start running ads on craigslist anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexlocklear85 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 Thanks guys! Too bad kijiji doesn't allow HTML But I should start running ads on craigslist anyway. Yeah that does suck!! Backpage will accept HTML though. And Oodle.com Those are the 3 sites I post at every single day and get pretty decent leads from doing so. The trick is being visually appealing I guess;i.e. more pictures/graphics and less black text... Also there's a real easy way to make your ad "clickable" when visitors scroll over it. You can direct them to any URL you'd like...mine takes them straight to my website. Here's my clickable ad on craigslist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan RexfordFL 8 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 Hey Alex, How are you making your ad click through with it being on Photobucket. Can you paste your code for me to see? or PM me or email to jonrexford@gmail.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexlocklear85 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 Jonathan, Sure thing! I'll try to explain it on here for everyone. This is my HTML code given by photobucket: <a href="http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m281/Merrrredith/?action=view¤t=postcard-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m281/Merrrredith/postcard-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> In order to make it go to a website/URL of your choice, simply change the first http:// destination in the code. My destination right now reads "http://s107..photobucket.com/albums/m281/Merrrredith/?action=view¤t=postcard-1.jpg" target=" Now I change from that to "http://nchouseswanted.com" So my new clickable ad/code looks like this: <a href="http://nchouseswanted.com"_blank"><img src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m281/Merrrredith/postcard-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> Yours would look something like this: <a href="http://jonbuyahome.com"_blank"><img src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m281/Merrrredith/postcard-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[ I hope this helps...I tried to make it as least technical as I could. Basically change the first http destination to the site you want people to click to.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan RexfordFL 8 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 That worked. Thanks a lot. That is going to make a big difference. Now I just need to learn how to ad key words. But that is another seminar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites