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Updated over 3 years ago on . Most recent reply

Family Member is a Real Estate Agent
Does anyone have advice to share on how to handle when a close family member is a real estate agent, but doesn't specialize in working with investors? I've already experienced some animosity from prior transactions where I wasn't sure the family member was the right person to represent me for the particular transaction, but I don't want to cause a bad relationship. Thanks in advance.
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@Lisa Borowy I think there truly are "investor friendly" agents and there are many, many good agents that don't understand investing. So, give the family member a chance by outlining your criteria including how the numbers have to work. If that person doesn't get it - then you can move on guilt free. Make them earn their commission. If they can't answer investor type questions quickly to help you assess a property (especially if they brought you the property) then move on...