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Eric Fernwood
  • Realtor
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5 Vital Questions to Ask Your Realtor Before Investing with Them

Eric Fernwood
  • Realtor
  • Las Vegas, NV
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When investing in real estate, having a knowledgeable realtor is crucial. To ensure they have the skills you need, below are five questions to ask. If they cannot provide a satisfactory answer to any of these questions, move on to another candidate.

  • Tell me about your investment team. If they don't have one, consider finding another realtor.
  • Who chose the properties, you or the client? If the client has made selections, find another realtor.
  • What were the primary criteria used to select properties? You're looking for a reasonable answer based on data analysis, not personal opinion or "feelings."
  • Can you describe the target tenant pool? If they cannot provide a clear answer or do not understand the question, move on to the next candidate.
  • How were rent and time-to-rent estimated? If they reply Zillow, Redfin, Rentometer, or any online site, they do not have the expertise to evaluate investment properties. No online tool can provide accurate, property-specific rental estimates.

There are more questions I can add, but the above is a reasonable start.

Do you see anything critical missing?

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