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How many letters should I send to expired listings?

Research shows that multiple touchpoints significantly increase response rates for expired listings. The Multi-Touch Approach 1 letter: ~2-3% response rate 2-3 letters: ~5-7% response rate 4+ letters: ~8-12% response rate Recommended Campaign Timeline Day 1-2: First letter (introduction, empathy) Day 7: Second letter (value proposition, differentiation) Day 14: Third letter (social proof, testimonials) Day...

Research shows that multiple touchpoints significantly increase response rates for expired listings.

The Multi-Touch Approach

  • 1 letter: ~2-3% response rate
  • 2-3 letters: ~5-7% response rate
  • 4+ letters: ~8-12% response rate

Recommended Campaign Timeline

  1. Day 1-2: First letter (introduction, empathy)
  2. Day 7: Second letter (value proposition, differentiation)
  3. Day 14: Third letter (social proof, testimonials)
  4. Day 21: Fourth letter (final follow-up, urgency)

Why multiple touches work:

  • Homeowners receive many contacts right after expiration, so yours might get lost
  • Their situation changes over time (more motivated, ready to relist)
  • Repetition builds familiarity and trust
  • You demonstrate persistence and professionalism

Exphired automates this entire sequence. You upload your leads once, and we handle the multi-touch campaign. It stops automatically if they respond.

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