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Stop Losing Deals: How a Strong Follow-Up Strategy Converts More Clients

April 14, 20253 min read

It's Not Your Leads—It's Your Follow-Up Strategy

Let’s get real: you're not losing deals because your leads are bad.
You're losing them because your
follow-up game is weak, inconsistent, or non-existent.

And it's costing you.

You’ve seen it before—maybe it's even happened this week:
A potential client reaches out.
They seem interested.
They ask questions, maybe even say something hopeful like,
"Let me think about it," or "I'll get back to you."
Then... silence.

So, you follow up once.
Maybe twice.
And then you move on because you don't want to seem pushy—or you simply don’t know what to say next.

But here's the hard truth:

👉 Most deals aren’t won on the first touch.
👉 They're won through smart, consistent, intentional follow-up.


Follow-Up: The Skill That Separates Closers From Chasers

The top agents and sales professionals aren’t just lucky—they’re strategic.

They know that deals close not just from interest, but from timing, trust, and consistent value.

Most people won’t make a buying decision after one conversation. That’s normal.

What’s not normal (but all too common) is giving up too soon—thinking if they didn’t say “yes” the first time, they’re not interested.

💡 Top performers understand the long game.

They:

  • Don’t spam

  • Don’t beg

  • Don’t annoy

They follow up with:

  • Purpose: Every message has a reason.

  • Clarity: They simplify the next step, not complicate it.

  • Value: They offer helpful insights or solutions, not just “checking in.”

They know what to say, when to say it, and how to guide a lead from hesitation to confidence.


Why Follow-Up Fails (and How to Fix It)

Here’s why your follow-up might not be working:

❌ You follow up too infrequently
❌ Your messages lack value
❌ You're using generic, copy-paste scripts
❌ You don’t have a system—just a “hope they respond” approach

Now, contrast that with how successful agents handle follow-up:

✅ They use a repeatable, personalized process
✅ They space follow-ups strategically
✅ They track conversations and lead status
✅ They understand buyer psychology and lead nurturing

And no—it doesn’t have to be complicated.

You don’t need a $200/month CRM or a 40-email drip campaign.
You need a
simple, flexible system that works for you.

Something that fits your voice, your personality, and your workflow.

Because when follow-up is natural, it builds trust, not tension.


Why You're Closer to Closing Than You Think

Right now, you probably have people sitting in your inbox, your DMs, or your lead list who just need one more nudge.
Not a sales pitch. Not pressure. Just a confident, helpful next step.

You don’t need more leads.

You need to turn the interested into invested.

When you master follow-up:

  • You stop relying on luck

  • You stop wondering what to say next

  • You stop losing leads you should have closed

  • And you start creating momentum that compounds

It’s not about being slick.
It’s about being
consistent, clear, and human.


Want the Exact Strategy Top Agents Use?

📩 DM me the word “FOLLOW-UP.”

I'll send you the step-by-step framework that top agents and closers use to follow up without sounding salesy—so you can close more deals without chasing.

It’s built around relationships.
It’s easy to implement.
And it works.

You already have the leads.
Let’s stop letting them slip through the cracks.

Let’s build a follow-up system that turns conversations into clients—and momentum into money.


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I’m a lifelong entrepreneur and real estate expert with nearly 20 years of experience in the industry. I’ve consistently ranked at the top of my market, mastering the strategies necessary to not just survive but thrive in a competitive environment.
Throughout my journey, I’ve learned invaluable lessons, and now I’m dedicated to paying it forward. That’s why I created Summit Coaching—a platform designed to empower real estate agents and brokers with the tools they need to succeed.

Jacob Asparian

I’m a lifelong entrepreneur and real estate expert with nearly 20 years of experience in the industry. I’ve consistently ranked at the top of my market, mastering the strategies necessary to not just survive but thrive in a competitive environment. Throughout my journey, I’ve learned invaluable lessons, and now I’m dedicated to paying it forward. That’s why I created Summit Coaching—a platform designed to empower real estate agents and brokers with the tools they need to succeed.

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