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Unlocking The "Craigslist Code" for More Real Estate Leads

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Ad Maker Tool & Real Estate Auction Systems

Does Craigslist make you smile?  It makes a friend of mine, Yates, smile.

Yates was asked by a client, who was a real estate agent, to help him launch a new website and get it ranked on the 1st page of Google.  Yates is very good with SEO and researching keywords, but it’s nearly impossible to get ranked on the 1st page for competitive keywords.  Even for the “less” competitive keywords, it can take months before you show up in searches.

This is HUGE issue for all real estate agents with websites.

You set up a website.  It looks great, provides valuable information about you, your listings, and even has a way to capture visitors into your lead system.  BUT, how do you get LOTS of visitors immediately without spending TONS of money? 

Yates discovered CRAIGSLIST was the ANSWER.

Once he realized how many buyers were looking at Craigslist in his area (St. Louis), he spent hundreds of hours posting thousands of ads, to figure out the BEST strategies for turning those “lookers” into clients.   Not too long after he figured it out, Craigslist became the number one source of buyer leads for his client.  

I know, I know there are scams and spam and criminals lurking around every corner, so why bother?  Right?  Well, quite simply, he hasn’t found a better, more consistent source of FREE buyer leads anywhere.
 
After he figured it out, Yates worked with my brother Kevin and me to create a system using his strategies.  In the process, we also put together a comprehensive guide explaining these strategies called “Cracking the Craigslist Code” and that guide is currently available on Amazon for $9.97.

Now, the good news.

Cracking the Craigslist Code

Today, you can get your own FREE copy of "Cracking the Craigslist Code" just by clicking here.

Good luck with your Craigslist endeavors, and hopefully we've made "Cracking the Craigslist Code" a bit easier for you!"

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Winston Heverly
Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA
GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

I don't do much on Craig's list if any, so I' curious to see if it's worth it or not.

May 10, 2012 11:39 AM
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Thank you for revealing the secret. It will come in handy for a lot of us. Craigslist has been a great source of free leads, especially for the rental market.

May 10, 2012 11:40 AM
Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker
Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX
Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

I'd love to download the book Tom, but then link in your post just comes back to itself when clicked.  It does not go to the actual download.

May 10, 2012 12:18 PM
Tom Wood
Ad Maker Tool & Real Estate Auction Systems - Ballwin, MO

Jeanne and Ralph - Sorry the link didn't work for you.  I just tried it and it worked for me.  Try clicking on the image of the book and see if that works for you.  If not you can send me your email and I'll send it to you.

May 10, 2012 12:28 PM
Barbara Heise
Keller Williams Realty STL - Saint Louis, MO
Search for Homes for Sale in St. Louis

Thanks for the book.  The link worked fine.

May 10, 2012 09:33 PM
Tracy Oliva
West USA Realty - Arizona - Fountain Hills, AZ
The Oliva Team Arizona Agents

Tom: this is some good Info for all,keep up the good work and good luck with your business in 2012,  E

May 10, 2012 10:16 PM
Michael Maynard
New Neighbors Realty - Milford, CT
"Welcome Home!"

Thanks for the good info, always helps to know how to maximize these websites.

May 10, 2012 11:12 PM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Tom - very nteresting, thank you so much. It is like with every else. It works if you know what you are doing and it doesn't work if you don't.

Often we say it doesn't work simply because we didn't know

May 10, 2012 11:28 PM
Linda Piper
Planatek Financial, Inc. - Ventura, CA

Just downloaded the book - thank you very much.

May 10, 2012 11:38 PM
Kevin Sembrat
Diversified RCS Inc; http://www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com - Manhattan, NY

Hi Tom,

Sounds interesting -- and the price certainly is fair ;-)

Thanks for sharing!

Best,

Kevin

May 11, 2012 12:30 AM
Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

Hi Tom,

Thanks for the information. I look forward to reading it. I am new to the business and appreciate any help or tips I can get. I have found open houses a good lead source for me. However, I need far more than I am getting from open houses.

Steve

May 11, 2012 01:28 AM
Tom Wood
Ad Maker Tool & Real Estate Auction Systems - Ballwin, MO

Thanks for your comment Jackson,

We actually haven't tried advertising anything but real estate on Craigslist.  I definitely know the ads you are talking about in other sections of Craigslist.  We often get asked if our strategies can be used for things other than real estate and the quick answer is "yes".  However, the real value of posting on Craigslist is that you can drive traffic to your website.  Yes, it's great if you find a buyer for the property your are advertising, but it's even better if you can turn that visitor into a "lead" on your website by offering a FREE foreclosure list, access to search listings or something else that gets them to give you their email address so you can follow-up and convert them into a client.  Hopes that helps clarify.

May 11, 2012 07:35 AM
Sandra Thomas
Re/Max Achievers - London, OH

Interesting.  I'm looking forward to reading it.

Like Kevin, said, can't beat the price.

Thanks!

May 11, 2012 10:25 AM
John Cameron
VITUS Realty, LLC - Seattle, WA
Real Estate Investing Seattle Tacoma

Interesting.  I just started a comprehensive Craigslist campaign with Craigslist ad tracker tracking my stuff. Still working on the right verbiage and hook of the Ad title.  And will be working on more every day for a while.  And yes it appears that the "Free" foreclosure list generated by the IDX of my Market Leader website, or Zero down is working best.

May 11, 2012 10:52 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Tom, yes, CL is a great source for getting buyers leads - and may be soon, I'd want to use CL for my marketing.

May 11, 2012 11:42 AM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

You are awesome. I have gotten many leads on Craigslist now. Some of them look like serious buyers. Hope to convert more into closings this year. Thanks again for sharing this. Great post.

May 11, 2012 11:47 AM
Rick Hogue
Realty Group of SW Florida - Cape Coral, FL
Let Me Be Your Guide To Living In Paradise

I have been a fan of Craigslist for quite a while, but I can tell you, your book is a nice affirmation of what I have found as well. People should know that the people who look on Craigslist are not just people wanting a deal. I in fact have gotten several people over 500k as clients due to Craigslist.

Hope this helps some of the doubters out there.

May 11, 2012 03:10 PM
John Manuwal
Keller Williams Northwest Montana - Kalispell, MT
Kalispell Montana Agent and Photographer

Hi Tom, Just read your book. I found most of what you said in the book to be true for me. I've used Craigslist for years. Made a lot of money on it but it has slowed down for me this past year. Will try a few of your ideas and see if I can get it going better. Thanks, John

May 31, 2012 02:44 AM
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