Episode 130: How Many Sellers Have You Talked To This Week?

Shownotes: How many sellers have you actually talked to in the last seven days? In this session, Johnoson Crutchfield breaks down a simple framework for attracting more real estate deals: have more conversations and make more people aware of what you're looking for. The session explores practical ways investors can create opportunities through meet-and-greets, conferences, community and Facebook groups, referrals from friends, networking, and driving around neighborhoods looking for potential properties. Johnoson emphasizes that simply finding potential properties isn't enough. You need to talk to the owners, find out if they have a problem, and determine whether they're willing to sell. Even a short one- or five-minute conversation can count as meaningful seller contact. The second part of the framework is visibility. The more people who know you're a real estate investor and understand what you're looking for, the more opportunities can potentially come your way. Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Who Knows You're Looking for Deals? 01:05 – Networking, Referrals & Driving for Dollars 03:15 – How Many Sellers Have You Talked To? 03:52 – Why Seller Conversations Matter 05:35 – Tell More People What You're Looking For 06:14 – Make More People Know You're an Investor Key Quotes: “You have to be having conversations with sellers in order for opportunity to come your way.” “You want to increase the number of people who know what you're looking for every single week.” “The more people that know that you're a real estate investor, the more deals that could potentially come your way.” Key Takeaways: Track your seller conversations. Know exactly how many property owners you've spoken with each week. Increase your conversations over time. Make it a weekly goal to have more seller conversations throughout your investing career. Short conversations still count. A conversation doesn't have to take 30 minutes; even a quick discussion can uncover a potential problem or opportunity. Use your network. Friends, meetups, conferences, chambers, Facebook groups, and neighborhood groups can all help create connections. Drive for dollars. Look for properties that appear abandoned, distressed, or potentially available and investigate further. Tell people you're an investor. Let people know what you're trying to buy, where you're looking, or whether you're looking for funding. Conclusion Finding real estate deals starts with getting into more conversations. You can attend networking events, join groups, ask friends for referrals, drive for dollars, or search for properties online. However, none of those strategies matter if you never take the next step and talk to the people who own the properties. Set a weekly goal for seller conversations. At the same time, tell more people that you're a real estate investor and clearly explain what you're looking for. The more conversations you have and the more people who know what you want, the more opportunities you give yourself to find your next deal. Ready to Take the Next Step? If today's conversation with Johnoson Crutchfield lit a fire and you're ready to move from information to action, here's exactly where to go next Get the 90-Day Deal System If you want a real system to do your first or next real estate deal in the next 90 days, this is exactly how we do it. No fluff. Just a clear, proven path to closing deals. Start here: https://go.grabthemap.com/registration-page-page. Grab the Map (Official Website) Resources, tools, and guidance to help you move with clarity and confidence. ️ Grab the map here: https://grabthemap.com Listen to The Grab the Map Podcast Deep dives into real estate, mindset, and systems that actually work. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grab-the-map-podcast-real-estate-investing/id1468031722 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6P0Ru9xNNWi7y7syVH7dqP?si=55b7f2d546c24675 Connect With Johnoson Crutchfield Follow for daily insights, straight talk, and real-world strategy. Instagram: @grabthemap https://instagram.com/grabthemap TikTok: @grabthemap https://www.tiktok.com/@grabthemap Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theycallmejc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grabthemap/ Business Inquiries & Contact: [email protected] Don't just watch—take action. Grab the map and start your next 90 days with intention.