I did not see the Dark Knight, but I saw Tootsie and Mrs. Doubtfire and I think it is no coincidence that Dolly and Froy have never been photographed together. But maybe one of Texas Agent's spycam photos will prove otherwise.

This was pretty tough to come by, but here you go...

I did not see Dark Knight.

I did not see Pirates of the Caribbean until it had been out on video long enough to no longer be a new release.

I never saw Ghost until about 5 or 6 years ago. I saw Titanic in the theater only because my husband made me go.

I saw Tootsie and Mrs Doubtfire, but again, not until long after the fervor wore off - same with Minority Report. Well my hesitation with that was more Tom Cruise than anything ( I really can't stand him at all, never could, even before he got whacked and it became popular to dislike him...)

I dislike Brad Pitt cause everyone thinks he's all that and a bag of chips; I prefer James Stewart myself.

I don't "do" things because it's "popular" or "the thing" to do; I do it because I WANT to - and sometimes, my wanting to MAY coincide with it being "popular" (which is why I saw Pirates 2 and 3 in the theater, along with Indiana Jones a few weeks ago...) but those instances are RARE.

I am a tough one to be in a marketing business because so much of marketing just turns me off - but I am able to see how it works, why it works, and put it to work for me. But that doesn't mean I'll fall for it myself.

Texas Agent, I love your contributions to this thread, even if you are trying to promote Ferry with your posts.

Mark, is this you in the picture? The picture is kinda of blurry.

what I know about Froy. The guy works even though he hasn't had to in years. The guy is super humble and has been aproached to make a movie about his life and books written about him, he just doesn't care for fame. Froy gives a HUGE portion of his money to charities and buys homes for people who would never be able to afford one. Froy has discipline unlike any person I have ever met. Unless I have been eating lunch with a ghost over the last fifteen years he is a real human being. What have you done for others who will never be able to do something for you?

its back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Some people didn't believe that Kaiser Soze was real either but in the end he got the last laugh

Doorknocker,

I am asking this out of respect for a gentleman that I have only heard stories in reference to his success and "ghost" like reputation. If you do know Froy Candelario, could you ask him to get on the forums here and maybe start a thread. He could really inspire agents!

Wow, there's no need to be snarky.

Nobody is doubting that Mr. Candeliro is a nice person. Only that he's for real. wasn't it pointed out earlier in this thread that he doesn't have a license or something?

Movies made of his life, huh? That's pretty fascinating, putting him right on the same level with Donald Trump and Bill Gates.

Just found this thread... actually, never really participated or even lurked here...

I have met and hung out with Froy various times at MFO retreats. Cool guy. I do understand the skepticism. I've asked others if his numbers are real and everyone who knows him says that they are... Personally, I have a hard time believing as well.

One thing is certain, he is gracious and answers whatever question you throw at him. He's open to having you shadow him so I think there's got to be something to the stories. If his production is real, then perhaps we all have a hard time fitting that amount of work into our understanding. If it's not, then it's still probably pretty good. I think ultimately instead of wondering why don't we try to follow his concept for ONE WEEK? That's it. We'll get an idea from that.

I wanted to add his picture to the thread, but I can't figure out how to attach it from my computer and not from a website.

Oh Lord, it lives again.

Hey don't blame me... I just joined the fun!

I am in southern California and have never heard of Froy Candelario but that doesn't mean he's not real. If he has great advice to pass along I am grateful for good advice. "The teacher arrives when the student is ready." Pass along the knowledge. To those much has been given much is expected.

I'm in So. Cal. I've met Froy in person, and have spoken to him more than once (YES, at Mike Ferry events).

Dude is very friendly, soft spoken, quiet manner, Spanish speaking, very handsomely dressed man about 5'7 or so. I'm proud that he use to recognize, and acknowledge me at events. I've asked him some very pointed questions one-on-one when few others were around. A very straight-forward guy. He even verbally endorsed one of my ideas to land more FSBO listings.

Let me share with everyone a few thoughts I've learned from other agents who actually PAID MONEY to "Shadow Froy" in his office, back in in 2005 or so...

Extreme Door Knocking.
As a "door knocker", Froy's prowess is simple, focused, and disciplined. Here's what he did:

1. Bring a Ream of Flyers (500) with you. There's nothing special about the flyer. The key is to get the entire ream out, daily... 3hours, 9am - Noon. Lunch. 1pm - 4pm. Then back to the office for listing presentations.

2. The door knocking technique is to very quickly, get to the front door. Knock briskly 3 - 5 times. DROP FLYER ON THE DOOR STOOP, turn and leave... quickly walking to the next home even BEFORE the door gets answered.

3. As you approach the next property, look over your shoulder at the previous door. Hold up your stack of flyers in hand, pointing to the stack as if asking from afar "did you see the flyer, do you want me to come back".

4. Only if the previous homeowner motions you to COME BACK, do you go back to the home. Occaisionally, you DO get motioned back. Quickly assess their need, then set an appointment for owner to come to your office.

5. If the owner is UNCOOPERATIVE or NOT INTERESTED in any way, drop them right then and there because you'll get other leads that very day!

6. Whatever you do, KEEP IT MOVING! Get your ream out! It's a NUMBERS GAME. Make those 500 flyers work for you! Keep it moving, keep on pushing! The numbers add up - daily!

Agents who have shadowed Froy while door knocking, complain of feet hurting, and fatigue from Froy's breakneck speed in hitting doors.

7. I've seen the man and spoken to the man in person! He's real. His team is 4 members. Him, his wife, and two assisants. When cold calling on the phone, his only goal is to find a seller who wants to sell NOW, and who has no agent.

Froy sends out 10 pre-listing packages PER DAY, with typed-up listing agreements to sellers, PER DAY! Out of 10, he gets back 4 signed ones. Then repeat the next day. Keep repeating, and the numbers add up.

Anyone willing to work hard can get wildly, successful.

Good luck!