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.

Why

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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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Starting from Scratch in Real Estate: What I Would Do Differently…

Ponder this:

If you were starting from scratch in Real Estate, knowing what you know now, how would you begin?

Well, when I started, it was a lot like it is now… but interest rates were a lot higher. They were in the 9’s for a 30-year mortgage, and I don’t think we’ll ever get there. 

In fact, I think we’ll see a reversal in these interest rates sometime next year, maybe sooner, but we’ll have to wait and see. I think the Fed is going to fold, slow way down and maybe stop with the tightening and move

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[Swipe & Deploy] Online Ad Templates To Find Sellers Before Their Properties Go To The Bank

Online ad templates are a vital tool in the digital marketing toolkit of any business, especially for virtual real estate investors.

Creating effective online ads is essential for promoting your products and services and reaching your target audience.

If you have a good online ad template, it can help institutions increase visibility, attract new customers, and improve conversion rates.

I’ve shared some awesome swipe and deploy goodies with you, all for direct mail campaigns:

Those pieces have all been

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