Why your property leads don't reply, and how to fix it
Most leads do not go cold because they were fake. They go cold because of what happens in the first hour.
Six reasons leads go quiet
1. You replied too late. Enquiries arrive while you are on viewings or asleep. Buyers and sellers often contact several agents and answer the first useful reply.
2. The first message was generic. "Hi, how can I help?" gives them nothing to answer. Ask one easy, specific question instead.
3. The ad promised something different. If the ad said "free valuation" and your reply pushes a launch, they leave.
4. You asked for too much too soon. A long list of questions in message one feels like a form. Ask one thing at a time.
5. You never followed up. Many people reply on day two or three. One message and silence is a lost lead.
6. The lead did not expect a WhatsApp message. Say clearly on the form that you will message them there, and keep to it.
A five-minute fix
- Write a first reply that mentions what they enquired about and asks one question.
- Set a rule: reply within minutes, or let an assistant do it.
- Plan follow-ups on day 1, 3 and 7, each with a different angle.
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