Cold Call Script: FSBO
Every FSBO I call hangs up or yells at me.
Why this matters
FSBO sellers list on the MLS 60 percent of the time within 90 days. The agent who respected them earns the call. This script leads with value, not a pitch.
How to use this
- 1Open Claude.
- 2Paste the prompt below.
- 3Fill in the property and seller details.
- 4Practice the script out loud once.
- 5Call between 10am and 6pm local time.
The prompt
Here is what you get back
SELLER_NAME=Mike, PROPERTY_ADDRESS=518 NW 14th Ave, LIST_PRICE=$525k, DOM=21, AGENT_NAME=Raj, BROKERAGE=Coastal Realty
OPENER "Hi Mike, this is Raj with Coastal Realty. I am not calling to list your home. I saw 518 NW 14th Ave at $525k and I respect you for selling it yourself. Do you have 60 seconds?" [PAUSE] VALUE-FIRST QUESTION "Have you priced it against the 3 closest comps that closed in the last 30 days?" [PAUSE] SOFT OFFER "I can email you a free 1-page comp report this afternoon. No commitment. No follow-up call unless you ask. What email is best?" CLOSE "Great. I will check in next Tuesday to see if it helped. Sound fair?" OBJECTION A: "I can do it myself." Agent: "Totally fair. Most FSBOs can run the showings. The hard part is the appraisal gap. Want me to flag that risk in the report?" [PAUSE] OBJECTION B: "Your commission is too high." Agent: "I get that. I am not asking for it. The comp report is free. What you do with it is yours." [PAUSE] OBJECTION C: "I already have an offer." Agent: "Nice. Quick check, is the buyer pre-approved or cash? I can stress-test the contract for free in 10 minutes." [PAUSE]
How you know it worked
The seller agreed to receive the free comp report or a 1-week callback.
Quick tips
- Smile while you dial. They hear it.
- Never argue. Validate, then ask a question.
- Send the comp report within 2 hours.