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Realtor to Remodeler - Featuring Brandon Williams from Bigfoot Contracting


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Realtor Referrals: $600K+ Pipeline with Brandon Williams


Brandon reveals how to build a realtor referral pipeline generating $600K-$800K annually while spending under $500/year.


THE NUMBERS:

Revenue: $1.2M (2025)

From Realtors: $600-800K (50%)

Marketing: <$500/year

One agent: $400K alone


THREE STRATEGIES:


#1 Walk & Talk ($150)

1-hour home inspection without report

Identify issues before formal inspection

Buyers estimate 5x higher → eliminate fear

Leads to: $5-10K repairs


#2 ATAC Reviews

30 min = ballpark pricing

Foot in door + become resource


#3 Post-Closing Remodels

Whole bath: $12-15K

Basement: $110-140K

Pre-purchase consult: $150


SNOWBALL:

$250K remodel + $50K changes = $300K

→ Sister remodel

→ Daughter windows

→ Endless referrals


HOW TO START:


  • Visit real estate offices
  • Weekly meetings need experts
  • Bring donuts
  • Get 10-15 minutes
  • Impress ONE agent
  • Snowball begins


Jason: 1-2 meetings/week


LOYALTY RULE:

Make them look good = business for life

Mess up = blacklisted


Their reputation is #1 asset

They want "a guy"


CE CLASSES:

  • Realtors need education hours
  • Teach common issues
  • Realistic pricing
  • Example: Water heater drain pan = $800 (not $50)


TIER SYSTEM:

  • A tier: regular contact
  • B tier: every 60 days
  • C tier: every 90 days


TRAINING:

InterNACHI (nachi.org)

Reduces surprises

Fewer change orders


RESULTS:

$500/year marketing

$800K/year returns

1,600X ROI


No $3K/month ads

Just relationships


⁠bigfoot-contracting.com⁠

Atlanta, GA


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