9 Questions Realtors Should Ask to Spot Tire Kickers

Discover 9 essential questions Realtors and investors can use to spot tire kickers, qualify buyers faster, and focus on closing real deals.

John Lewis

3/21/20261 min read

If you’re a Realtor or seller, you’ve dealt with them.

Buyers who sound ready… but never actually move forward.

They’ll say things like:

  • “I’m a cash buyer”

  • “We’re just waiting on the right opportunity”

  • “We’re serious, just taking our time”

And then weeks go by… no offer, no movement, just time wasted.

The truth is - most of this can be avoided upfront.

Why This Matters

Every showing, every call, every walkthrough costs you time.

If you’re not filtering properly, you end up:

  • Dragging listings longer than necessary

  • Losing momentum with serious buyers

  • Frustrating sellers (or yourself as the investor)

The goal isn’t to push people away - it’s to identify who’s actually ready to move.

The Solution: Ask Better Questions Early

In this video, I break down 9 key questions you should be asking every buyer before you invest real time into them.

These questions will help you:

  • Quickly identify real buyers vs. browsers

  • Understand their financial position

  • Set expectations early

  • Protect your time and your deals

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