Door Knockers

[stankup1]

When you get direct mail leads that either have no phone or won't pick-up. So you door knock at dinner tim?

 

[deadhead]

Of course. Maybe not while they are eating but if they are home knockity knock

 

[Rearden]

I doorknocked one early last week while they were cutting the grass and piddling around in the garage.

I just asked them for an appointment later that week.

Don't let the time of day, the size of the house, or other such stuff build a case for you not to call on them. I know that I have to constantly remind myself not to be discouraged from not making calls for whatever reason, as it's a weakness for myself.

 

[Norwayguy]

I doorknocked one early last week while they were cutting the grass and piddling around in the garage.

I just asked them for an appointment later that week.

Don't let the time of day, the size of the house, or other such stuff build a case for you not to call on them. I know that I have to constantly remind myself not to be discouraged from not making calls for whatever reason, as it's a weakness for myself.

I will ask for the appointment right then if they have the time since I am their but will book for later in the week..

To the OP its as simple as I was in the area on another appointment xxxxx and take it from thier.

 

[mbiallas]

I will ask for the appointment right then if they have the time since I am their but will book for later in the week..

To the OP its as simple as I was in the area on another appointment xxxxx and take it from thier.

I second that. In fact I door knock as my first attempt and call on the phone if they aren't there. Its a whole lot easier for them to tell me jump in a lake over the phone than when I show up with a smile on my face. I try not to set anything more than 1 day out because the likelihood of a no show is higher the further out you set the appt.

 

[HoosierLife]

I always call first. Usually 5-6 times. Then I'll DK. If not home I'll leave a "Sorry we missed you" final attempt card. Actually just started that today lol. We'll see how that goes.

 

[Norwayguy]

I second that. In fact I door knock as my first attempt and call on the phone if they aren't there. Its a whole lot easier for them to tell me jump in a lake over the phone than when I show up with a smile on my face. I try not to set anything more than 1 day out because the likelihood of a no show is higher the further out you set the appt.

Whatever works best for the agent. I live and work in a more rural area and I find it more efficient to work the phone. But if I am already in the area I might as well use my time to the maximum benefit.

 

[Jake07712]

I also call first, then DK. Depending upon the area I'm in, I will either carry my bag with me, or, in a more affluent area, just the lead card. When I first started out, I was surprised at how many people would let me in the door. When get into an area, I *67, and hand up when someone answers. The first one that answered gets the first visit. When I ran out of answers, I DK the rest, and leave delivery notices if they aren't home. My return calls from the notices is at least 80%.

 

[HoosierLife]

I also call first, then DK. Depending upon the area I'm in, I will either carry my bag with me, or, in a more affluent area, just the lead card. When I first started out, I was surprised at how many people would let me in the door. When get into an area, I *67, and hand up when someone answers. The first one that answered gets the first visit. When I ran out of answers, I DK the rest, and leave delivery notices if they aren't home. My return calls from the notices is at least 80%.

Hmmm...i like the crank call idea.

 

[carolina girl]

What is the crank call idea?
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I second that. In fact I door knock as my first attempt and call on the phone if they aren't there. Its a whole lot easier for them to tell me jump in a lake over the phone than when I show up with a smile on my face. I try not to set anything more than 1 day out because the likelihood of a no show is higher the further out you set the appt.

I am in NC and I am a White Female. Do you think that it will be ok for me to DK first before calling. I am new to this business and I am used to selling P & C insurnce over the phone.