The 5 Stages of Foreclosure Grief: How to Help Distressed Homeowners and Close More Real Estate Deals

stages of foreclosure

Hey there, Cam Dunlap here…

After helping another student close a deal with a homeowner in foreclosure this week, I was reminded of something most investors never learn:

Distressed sellers go through an emotional journey during the stages of foreclosure — a predictable pattern — and if you understand it, you can help them and profit ethically from foreclosure deals.

Most investors completely miss this part of the process.
And honestly, it’s why so many struggle.

Let’s break down the 5 stages of foreclosure grief, how to spot them, and how to approach sellers at the right time.

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The Contrarian Advantage: Why I LEAN IN When Things Get Hard

Hey there, Cam Dunlap here…

Got into an interesting discussion during my last Q&A session that really 🔥 fired me up.

One of my students was asking about South Carolina’s new anti-wholesaling law — you know, the one that makes it nearly impossible to do assignments or market properties you don’t own yet.

Most investors I talk to are wringing their hands about it.

Me?

I’m seeing opportunity where everyone else sees obstacles.

When Everyone Zigs, I Zag

Here’s what I told my student that seemed to surprise them:

I actually see South Carolina’s restrictive law as good.

Not

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The Problem-First Method: How I Find Deals Others Miss

Hey, Cam Dunlap here.

So I was at on coaching call last month, and one of my clients who was frustrated as all get-out said “Cam,” “I’ve looked at 50 houses in the past 3 months. Made offers on 12. Got 0 deals. What am I doing wrong?”

I asked him 1 question: “What problems were those sellers trying to solve?”

He said. “Problems? I was trying to buy their houses…”

And right there — that’s why he was striking out.

See, after 30+ years in this business, I can tell you this: The most successful investors don’t think like

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The Hidden Thief Keeping You From Your Next Deal (And How to Break Free)

Cam Dunlap here…

Last week, I had a conversation with a student who’s been “getting ready to get ready” for 8 months.

Eight. Months. (Sigh.)

He’d read every book, attended every webinar, analyzed every market report… but hadn’t made a single offer.

When I asked him why, he gave me a laundry list of fears disguised as “being prudent.”

Sound familiar?

Well after 30+ years in this business, I can tell you the #1 reason most aspiring investors never become actual investors isn’t lack of money, knowledge, or opportunities.

It’s fear. Plain and simple.

And fear is a thief, and

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