Episode 494: Unlocking Off-Market Gold with Data-Driven Leads with Shaun Farr

Episode 494: Unlocking Off-Market Gold with Data-Driven Leads with Shaun Farr

Author: Chris Prefontaine February 12, 2025 Duration: 38:09

In this episode of Smart Real Estate Coach, Shaun Farr, President of Landvoice, shares how data-driven lead generation is transforming real estate investing. With over two decades of experience, he's helped investors and agents secure high-quality, off-market deals before they hit the mainstream. We discuss how expired listings, FSBOs, and pre-foreclosures provide an edge in today's low-inventory market, and why economic shifts make now the time for smart investors to take action.

If you're looking for better leads, higher conversion rates, and a way to stay ahead of the competition, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and exclusive insights.

 

Key Talking Points of the Episode

 

00:00 Introduction

01:33 Who is Shaun Farr?

03:25 How Shaun got into real estate investing

07:29 Shaun's transition from investing to real estate tech

10:33 Understanding the biggest pain points for investors

12:34 The story behind Landvoice

14:19 How expired listings can create great opportunities for investors

17:56 Understanding pre-foreclosures

23:32 The factors that contribute to seller distress

25:03 Finding opportunities in distressed seller data

27:27 Having the right conversations with sellers in distress

31:29 Get discounted data from Landvoice

34:33 What is Data Genie?

 

Quotables

 

"The biggest struggle for investors today isn't financing—it's finding quality leads in a low-inventory market."

 

"Expired listings are gold. These homeowners wanted to sell but didn't—meaning they're motivated and open to creative deals."

 

"Data is power. The right leads at the right time can make or break your real estate business."

 

Links

 

Landvoice

https://landvoice.com/srec

 

Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime

https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

 

FREE Master's Class

https://wickedsmartacademy.com/mastersclass

 

FREE Strategy Session with Chris Pre

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall

 

FREE Workshop

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws

 

QLS Homestudy Course

https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course/qls-homestudy-4

 

Investor Resources

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources

 

3 Paydays Apprentice

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/apprentice-pod

 

In the Trenches Bootcamp

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittb-pod

 

REI Blackbook

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/REIBB-DD

 


Hosted by Chris Prefontaine, The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast is a resource built on more than three decades of practical experience in the property market. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a direct conversation focused on actionable strategies for building wealth through real estate investing. Each episode draws from a deep well of knowledge and a vast network of experts and successful associates, translating complex concepts into clear steps you can apply. Whether you're evaluating your first deal or looking to scale a substantial portfolio, the discussions here are designed to provide the tools, education, and mindset shifts necessary to advance. You'll hear candid breakdowns of market trends, financing techniques, and the often-overlooked personal disciplines required for long-term success. The aim is to cut through the noise and offer substantive guidance for taking control of your financial trajectory. Tune in for a straightforward and experienced perspective on navigating the realities of property investment.
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