How to Generate Listings with Circle Prospecting (25+ Deals Closed!)

Want more listings? The secret is in your phone.

Struggling to find new listings? The key is Circle Prospecting—and today, we’re showing you exactly how to do it.

On this episode of Stay Paid, Cody Smith & Stephen Acree of Acree Brothers Realty Team share how they’ve closed 25 deals last year (and already 12 more just two months in to 2025) just from cold calling. No ads, no big marketing budget—just strategic outreach.

Key Takeaways:

• How to choose the right area for Circle Prospecting
• The exact script they use to turn calls into contracts
• Where to get accurate homeowner data (free & paid options!)
• The mindset shift that makes cold calling easier
• Why this strategy works even in a tough real estate market

The Numbers Behind Their Success:

• 📞 12,000 calls → 3,000 unique homeowners → 300 conversations → 12 closings
  🔥 50+ appointments set from these calls

Bonus Tip: How to Build an Exclusive Off-Market Listings List

Cody & Stephen share how they’ve secured over 30 off-market listings—a goldmine for buyers and a HUGE value-add for their business.

Connect | Resources

• Acree Brothers Realty Team: acreebrothersrealty.com
• Follow Cody & Stephen on Instagram: @AcreeBrothersRealty
• Call Stephen at 434-216-5306—he’ll answer your questions and present to your team!

Visit our Resource Library for more free resources, including e-books, printables, and lead magnets to attract new leads.

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