Generate Listing Leads with the "Bad Timing" Text

Consistently touching base with your sphere and past clients builds long-lasting relationships that turn into repeat business for years to come. My agents are seeing a TON of success with the “Bad Timing” text right now, which is a simple way to showcase your market knowledge and start conversations that lead to listings.

Copy/paste this exact text and send it to 3 different past clients or sphere contacts each day for the next week and see how many responses you get!

Hi [First Name],

I know this is probably the wrong time, but I’ve been talking to a lot of buyers who are very serious about buying in the next 90 days.

Would you be open to the idea of selling if you got a great offer?

Why It Works

• High‐impact, low‐effort: Text is personal and immediate, so people are more likely to read and respond.

• Leverages FOMO (Fear of Missing Out): Reminds homeowners that demand is strong right now, prompting them to move sooner rather than later.

• Subtle disarming statement: The phrase “I know this is probably the wrong time,” helps the text sound less pushy and motivates a response.

Pro Tip
Try slight variations in your wording so it feels authentic and personal and allows you to figure out what works best. Consider referencing a positive market update or success story from another recent sale.