Putting yourself or more specifically your business out there can be somewhat daunting for the part-time flipper who wants to step up to the big leagues. Despite the downsides like the new expense of advertising, the upsides such as substantial more leads and more flips and more profit can be well worth the risk. As well by marketing you will be contacted by homeowners who need who must sell immediately and at a good discount for avoiding hassle. However a word of caution, don’t be over exuberant and buy more advertising than you can afford, start with something small like putting a sign on your car or putting up signs. Then gradually as your business grows, grow your advertising along with it.
Flyers and signs are cheap, they are easy and they are a great first step as you begin marketing your flipping business. Essentially on a flyer or sign you put the same information that you would put in a Newspaper Ad simply a tag line like “Sell your home fast for Cash” and your number. You can print flyers from your home computer or at Kinkos etc. and signs can be purchased online from a number of sites. When buying signs remember to stick to what you can afford. It’s also very easy with flyers or signs to do target marketing because you can limit yourself to specifically those neighborhoods you’re interested in buying into. Make sure that if you signs on telephone poles that you make it large enough to be read by a passing motorists. With signs you may also want to check the local city ordnances with regards to putting them up and taking them down, and do not place flyers in mailboxes to avoid breaking federal regulations. If you like you can hire teenagers to accomplish the footwork, but remember to check on their handiwork. You will also need to but a phone number on every piece of marketing material so it this point it may be wise to invest in an 800 number, a second line, or new cell phone that you can turn off when you don’t feel like receiving any calls.
Car decals are another great first step with an excellent side benefit, because they may make your car tax deductible. Along with regular signs you can buy magnetic car decals online. Avoid putting anything on the car that’s permanent so you don’t destroy the resale value. You don’t need to get too fancy with different graphics possibilities for car decals just make sure that the design you choose works well with your vehicle and looks reasonably professional.
Looking in the classifieds of any major newspaper and you will find Ads with headlines like “We buy Ugly Homes,” or “Sell your Home fast For Cash!!” most often followed by 1 800 numbers. These ads work well to generate leads when they run everyday of the week and for a long period of time, at least several months. Along with advertising in the major you should also advertise in the local gazettes of the suburbs where you’re looking to buy. Don’t concern yourself if there are several other similar ads in the news paper like yours. Buying a home quickly for cash is a growing service, and the more ads or billboards etc. the aware the public will be of this service.