The short version: Motivated sellers who reach out on their own can move fast. Investors below went from lead to signed contract in minutes, hours or a day, and one team closed a deal 7 days after the lead came in. Fast closes come from fast contact, real motivation and a seller who trusts you, not from pressure.
7 days from lead to closing
Dorsen Investments got a lead on a weekend, called right away and talked with the seller for about an hour. They didn't push for a signature on that call. They followed up a couple of days later, got the contract signed on Monday and closed the following Monday.
"I think we got the lead on Sunday, if I'm not mistaken, or Saturday. Locked her up on Monday, and then we closed the Monday after. So yeah, I think it was a seven, seven days was the total time frame."
James Dorsen, Dorsen Investments · Watch the video
Cade Davis, who worked the deal with James, made $18,000 on it.
Signed in under 5 minutes
Tony Schrantz of Boondocks REI sent a contract through DocuSign and told the seller to call him once it arrived so they could go through it together.
"Like less than 5 minutes later, he had it all signed and everything."
Tony Schrantz, Boondocks REI LLC · Watch the video
That wasn't his first deal. Tony bought an inherited property from an earlier lead for $60,000, cleaned it out and sold it for about $145,000.
A deal within 30 minutes of the first lead
Ricardo Alvarez of All Caps Ventures was new to investing. His very first lead came in and moved before he was ready for it.
"The first lead that I got was solid, insanely solid... It was just a a quick cash offer that needs to be closed. That was within like 30 minutes. I wasn't ready for it."
Ricardo Alvarez, All Caps Ventures · Watch the video
Signed the next morning
"I think I bought like four, I'm pretty sure. And actually, we locked one up today. Yeah, it was yesterday and we got them signed this morning."
Isaias Camacho, Offer In 1 · Watch the video
Two deals in 8 days
Scott Cunningham of Brick By Brick calls new leads, books a walkthrough within a couple of days and converts in person. Two Leadzolo deals closed in 8 days, about $58,000 between them. On one, he offered $145,000, the seller countered at $150,000, and he had it sold to a buyer at $193,000 within a day.
"I convert belly to belly. That's just how I've always done it and it's worked well for me."
Scott Cunningham, Brick By Brick · Watch the video
20 days on average
Fast closes aren't just one-offs. Swift Property Solutions tracks every source.
"Acquisition to close, you know, 20 days is our average with lead solo, which is the lowest of all of our lead sources."
Brett Henry, Swift Property Solutions USA · Watch the video
What makes a deal move fast
- The seller reached out first. Inbound sellers already decided they want to sell. Your job is to solve their problem, not convince them.
- You call before anyone else. See the speed to lead guide.
- You know your numbers before the call. Scott Cunningham knew the deal was solid before he walked the house.
- You make signing easy. E-signature, a short contract and a walkthrough of what it says.
- You have buyers ready. Bringing buyers to the first walkthrough turned one of Scott's deals around in a day.
- You don't force it. Dorsen Investments let the seller think it over and still closed in 7 days.
When fast isn't the goal
Not every lead closes in a week. Some sellers need months of follow-up, and some of the best deals come from patience. Edward Nave of Profundity Ventures says novations and retail-style deals take longer. Bluestone Investment Group once closed a deal after 2 years of follow-up. See how top investors follow up.
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See How Leadzolo Works →Speed to close FAQ
How long does a typical wholesale deal take to close?
It varies with title work, the buyer and the seller's timeline. One team above averages 20 days from acquisition to close with Leadzolo leads. Creative deals like novations usually take longer.
Should I push for a signature on the first call?
Only if the seller is ready. Several investors above got contracts signed fast because they listened first. Pressure tends to create deals that fall apart.
Are these results typical?
No. They are individual results customers reported in their own testimonials, not averages or guarantees.