Still Playing the Waiting Game? How to Turn Spring Fence-Sitters into Clients Now - Joe Stumpf's By Referral Only

Still Playing the Waiting Game? How to Turn Spring Fence-Sitters into Clients Now

“We’re going to wait and see what happens with the market…”

Sound familiar? Spring is here, and so are the excuses. Buyers are “waiting for rates to drop.” Sellers are “waiting for more inventory.” And somewhere in between? Agents and lenders watching a season full of opportunity slip by — all because too many clients are sitting on the fence.

But what if this spring didn’t have to be filled with uncertainty?
What if the waiting game was actually the best time to grow your business?

Why spring is the worst time to stay passive

Here’s the truth: spring isn’t just busy because the weather gets better — it’s busy because professionals make it that way. The agents and lenders who win in Q2 are the ones who create momentum, not wait for it.

Yet so many clients (and pros) fall into the same trap:

  • “Let’s wait for better rates…”
  • “Let’s hold off until there are more options to choose from…”
  • “We’re thinking maybe later this year…”

But what’s really behind it?

For many homeowners, it’s the “lock-in effect.” They’re sitting on a historically low interest rate and hesitant to trade it for something higher. Combine that with the feeling that “there’s nothing great on the market right now,” and you’ve got the perfect recipe for inaction.

Waiting feels safe. But in reality, it creates anxiety — and that kills opportunity.

Your clients don’t need more time — they need leadership

Most clients don’t really want to wait. They want reassurance. Confidence. Someone to say:

“There’s actually a smart way to take advantage of this market right now. Let me show you how.”

That’s your job.

You’re not just a guide through the process — you’re the spark that gets it started. The conversation that changes “maybe later” into “let’s meet.”

And that’s exactly what this campaign is designed to do.

This campaign turns “thinking about it” into “let’s do it.”

We built the Why Wait? Spring Campaign to help you turn hesitant buyers and sellers into booked appointments — without sounding salesy or pushy.

Here’s what’s inside:

Persuasive Email Template – Warm up your audience and start conversations with a message that speaks directly to their mindset.
Professionally Designed Postcard – A high-impact, physical touchpoint that reinforces your message. (Includes 50 printed postcards free!)
High-Impact Text Script – Send a quick, effective message that drives instant replies and engagement.
Proven Phone Script – Confidently lead conversations that convert “thinking about it” into “let’s do it.”
Game-Changing Handout: “Should You Wait or Act Now?” – A smart, leave-behind piece that helps clients make informed, confident decisions.

This isn’t just a marketing piece — it’s a momentum machine built for spring.

And it works. One of our members sent out just the first email and got 20 replies in a single day — real people, ready to talk, just waiting for the right message to land.

You can either wait — or you can win

If you’ve been feeling like spring is almost going to take off, here’s your nudge.

Don’t wait for the market to move.
Move your market.

👉 Access the Why Wait? Spring Campaign Here »

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