What do you guys make of these bus tours showing up? Most pile people on to a bus and show them foreclosures and bank-owns. Some charge for it, some don't.

Got any in your area? Cool? Not cool?

Cool.

IMHO, whatever helps people find the properties, and thus, enabling me to close a deal, I'm all for it.

Haven't seen any in Tacoma yet.

Anyone else? I'm curious.

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I heard a Realtor is doing really well with that. The bus is packed every time.

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I found this place out east in Atlanta:

http://www.foreclosuretourandlearn.com

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I got blasted for saying this on another forum (by tour bus providers) but how do you fill a bus with qualified buyers in this market?

If there were busloads of qualified buyers would we even be in this market?

Why would a qualified buyer get on a bus with a bunch of competitors when they could be driven around by an agent in the privacy of a car?

I suspect if they didn't provide free lunch the bus tour would not work. It is amazing how many people you can get to show up for free food.

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Like all prospecting, It's a numbers game. This is a way to get more potential buyers through the door. Sure, some people are there just to get the free stuff. Those people will always be there. Most people are genuinely interested, and as such, a few will buy.

And not all people like the privacy of a one-on-one in a car with an agent. The bus is low pressure.

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Fax: 253-472-3166

I agree with Felix, its all a numbers game. I would love to see a bus of qualified buyers show up to my listing.

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