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đź§ The 1-Sentence Shift That Turns Seller Objections Into Easy SLOT Deals
Issue #33: The Underground Guide To Finding Deals Without Deep Pockets
🎯 INTRO:
The Sentence That Separates Struggle From Deal Flow
Most investors lose deals in the first five minutes.
Why? Because they talk too much… and listen too little.
Because they prescribe before they diagnose.
Because they sound like everyone else… pitching, pushing, persuading.
But what if you had a single sentence that could melt objections, unlock motivation, and open the door to easy, ethical SLOT deals?
Today, you're getting that sentence — plus how to use it with finesse, not force.
This isn’t theory. It’s field-tested psychology used by hundreds of our coaching students to turn “I’m not interested” into “How soon can you come see the property?”
Let’s dive in…
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💡 Nugget: 63% of sellers initially say “no” to terms
…because they don’t understand what you’re offering.
You’re not losing deals because terms don’t work — you’re losing them because you’re explaining terms too early.
Let’s fix that.
📢 AD/PROMOTION SECTION (under 100 words)
🟡 Why fight for deals when you can have sellers call you?
This weird yellow letter strategy is sending motivated sellers straight to my voicemail — no cold calls, no door-knocking, no begging. It just works.
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📚 MAIN CONTENT:
“What would have to happen for me to buy your house today?”
That’s the sentence.
Twelve words. That’s it.
Delivered with curiosity, not pressure.
This is the foundation of the Anti-Negotiation approach — the pattern interrupt that flips the script.
Why does it work?
Because it does four things at once:
âś… Gives control to the seller (they feel safe)
✅ Signals you’re not a typical investor (no pitch)
âś… Opens up the real issue behind their resistance
âś… Invites collaboration, not combat
Let’s look at how this sentence works in the field...
Real Deal Example:
“He Said No, Then Told Me Exactly What He’d Say Yes To”
Jessica had a lead ghost her for weeks.
Seller said, “We want to go with an agent.”
Dead end, right?
Instead of chasing or convincing, she sent this sentence via text:
“What would have to happen for me to buy your house today?”
Two hours later, she got this reply:
“You’d need to pay the mortgage and give us $5K down.”
Boom.
SLOT deal. Signed in 48 hours.
She assigned it for $13,000 profit in 12 days.
This sentence works because it makes the seller define the path forward.
How To Use The 1 Sentence Without Sounding Like a Script Reader
Here’s the key: You have to mean it.
If you ask this as a “tactic,” it flops.
If you ask it with genuine curiosity, it melts walls.
âś… When to use it:
After rapport is built
When the seller seems stuck or unsure
When you get “I don’t know” or “I just want to sell it” answers
When a conversation is going cold
🔥 PRO TIP: Be silent after asking it. Let the awkwardness do the work. The seller will fill the silence with gold.
Why This Sentence Unlocks SLOT Deals Specifically
SLOT = Sandwich Lease Option Transfer.
You get an option agreement on a pretty house.
You find a buyer, collect a non-refundable option fee, and assign your option.
No ownership. No repairs. Just 5% profit baked in.
But sellers don’t wake up wanting SLOT deals. They want:
No hassles
Monthly payments
Their problem solved
The magic of this sentence is it helps you discover how a SLOT structure can meet their exact desire — without saying the word “SLOT” at all.
Examples of responses that lead to SLOT deals:
“I just want someone to take over the payments.”
“I’d be okay with payments for a short time.”
“If I could get $5K and be done with it…”
đź’Ą SLOT deal, my friend.
Objection Crusher: Use “I’m not sure if I can help…”
Here’s how you stack the deck:
“I’m not sure if I can help, but… what would have to happen for me to buy your house today?”
This disarms the seller’s resistance, because you’re not selling — you’re co-discovering.
It’s the opposite of manipulation.
It’s real.
It’s powerful.
And it creates SLOT opportunities others miss.
The Rookie Mistake: Explaining Too Early
Most investors hear “we want full price” and immediately start pitching seller finance, rent-to-own, lease options, etc.
Stop.
Instead, diagnose.
Let them define the path. Then, translate their desire into a SLOT structure.
Here’s the formula:
Seller says: “I need to walk away with $10K and no headaches.”
You think: “Okay, $10K upfront assignment fee to me, monthly payments covered by tenant-buyer = perfect SLOT deal.”
How To Turn Objections Into SLOT Deals — Live Script Breakdown
Objection: “We want to go with a realtor.”
You: “Makes total sense. But just curious — what would have to happen for me to buy your house today?”
→ Response usually includes terms or price flexibility.
Objection: “We’re not doing monthly payments.”
You: “That’s totally fine. If there was a way to still sell without being a landlord, would that be of interest?”
→ Opens door to explain how tenant-buyers handle repairs, not the seller.
This is anti-negotiation in action.
You stop pitching. You start positioning.
Case Study: How a Broke Veteran Closed 3 SLOTs in 60 Days
Carlos was brand new.
No list. No money. No license.
He just started asking one sentence over and over again:
“What would have to happen for me to buy your house today?”
Three leads.
Three SLOTs.
$28,000 in NON-REFUNDABLE option fees.
He said, “I just listened and kept asking questions.”
Make This a Daily Habit (And Print Money Slowly)
Here’s your Dealology Challenge:
For the next 7 days, send this 12-word sentence to 5 dead leads per day.
That’s 35 leads.
Even if just ONE replies and opens up — you could make $5K, $10K, even $20K.
This sentence is your “deal radar.” It finds the cracks.
It lets the seller tell you how to close them.
đź§ľ OUTRO: Want Scripts, Templates, and Coaching That Makes This Easy?
If this resonates, and you want someone to walk you through SLOT structuring, seller scripting, deal paperwork, and buyer placement…
Then grab a free strategy session or check out the Advanced Coaching program below.
📊 POLL: Have You Used This 12-Word Sentence Yet?
Let us know before you go:
❓Have you ever used this question in your seller conversations?
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