How to Get Real Estate Agents Bringing You Off-Market Deals β Fast!
Agents can be powerful deal sources if you understand how to motivate them. With this strategy, youβll have everything you need to get agents sending you hot properties before they ever hit the MLS. Youβll get:
Word-for-word call & email scripts
Objection-handling lines
A breakdown of the Double Dip Strategy that creates long-term win-win relationships
Understanding How Agents Get Paid
Real estate agents are typically paid a 6% commission on the final sale price β paid by the seller.
A standard deal looks like this:
Listing Agent (3%) β Markets the property, adds it to the MLS
Buyerβs Agent (3%) β Represents the buyer and negotiates the purchase
But when one agent represents both sides, it becomes Dual Agency, and that agent earns the full 6%! That’s the magic we tap into with this strategy…
The Double Dip Strategy (How It Works)
Instead of working with a buyerβs agent, when you find a property youβre interested in on the MLSβ¦ Contact the listing agent directly β unrepresented.
Let them know:
You’re an all-cash buyer
Youβd like to make an offer on their listing
You want them to write up the offer and represent you as the buyer
Boom! Now theyβre getting double commission , and youβve built major incentive.
The result: Agents will want to bring YOU their listings before they go public.
Initial Double Dip Call Script
“Hi, my name is [Your Name] from [Example Company Name], and Iβm an all-cash buyer looking to purchase in the [City/Area] market. I saw your listing at [Address], and Iβm unrepresented.
Iβd like to have you represent me on this deal so you can earn both sides of the commission. Can you write and submit the offer for me? Sound good?”
Turn One Deal into Many (Long-Term Play)
The goal isnβt just one deal β itβs creating a repeat pipeline. Once the agent knows youβll help them double-dip, you can build a relationship where they give you off-market heads-ups.
Bonus Script:
βAlso, since I buy in cash and close quickly, could you give me a heads-up when you have new or distressed listings before they go on the MLS?
That way I can send you my offer quickly and you can double-dip again.Whatβs your cell number and best email so I can reach out fast?β
Handling Pushback on Low Offers
Sometimes agents will push back and say:
βThis offerβs way too low. The seller wonβt go for it.β
Hereβs how to reply:
βYouβre right β it is a low offer. But please still submit it. Sometimes a low offer helps trigger a price reduction.
Who knows? Maybe the sellerβs ready to walk away and wants a quick cash sale.
Iβve had this happen many times before!β
Still getting resistance?
βCould you at least give them a quick call and share my offer verbally?
If I were the seller, Iβd want to hear what a serious cash buyer is offering β even if itβs below asking. I believe itβs fair, considering the work this property needs.β
Follow-Up Email After the Call
Subject Line:
Cash Offer β [Property Address]
Hi [Agent Name],
It was great speaking with you today. As discussed, you agreed to represent me as the buyerβs agent on this specific property and present my offer to the seller. Here are the offer details:
Price: $142,000 Cash
Buyer Name: Example Investor Group LLC
Closing: 30 days from accepted offer
Inspection: 10-day inspection window
EMD: $1,000 earnest deposit
Please confirm you received this email, let me know when the offer is submitted, and keep me posted on the sellerβs response.
Looking forward to working together!
[Your Name]P.S. Keep me in mind for your next listing β Iβd love to send you a quick cash offer again!
Weekly Follow-Up = Gold
If the property stays active, donβt walk away β stay consistent. Re-submit your offer weekly until the deal closes or gets pulled.
Re-Submit Offer Call Script
βHi [Agent], itβs [Your Name] following up on the offer I made for [Address]. I noticed itβs still active. Could you re-submit my cash offer to the seller again? Let them know Iβm still ready to buy.β
Re-Submit Offer Email Template
Subject:
Offer Follow-Up β [Address]
Hi [Agent],
Just circling back on my previous offer for [Address]. I saw the property is still on the market β please re-submit my offer so the seller knows Iβm still interested.
(See original offer details below in this email thread.)Thanks again!
[Your Name]
Final Tips
Always be polite, persistent, and respectful
Use cash buyer language to stay attractive
Track agent contacts in a simple spreadsheet
Stay consistent β agents respect serious buyers!
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