Cold Canvass

Definition of "Cold canvass"

Donna Moy-Bruno ERA Key Realty Services

Sales approach where the salesperson approaches individuals or telephones them with no previous contact seeking a sale of some product or service. The cold canvass often produces the desired results, but it requires great persistence and mettle.

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