Approaching RE agent

[Fe Kelly]

So I don't have any relationships with RE agents. How do you all start building one? Do you just approach the agent and tell them what you do? What would I be asking them for? To help find deals? Find motivated sellers? Kind of at a loss when it comes to this topic. Not sure where to begin so I want to know what some of you have done. 

[Terrence Redmond II]

I started going to local real estate investor meetings.  There is usually investor friendly RE agents there.  I let them know what value I can give to them.  Its usually in the form of referrals, or coming to them to list after a rehab, but there is other ways to be creative.  If they understand the business, then they know the value a solid RE investor can have.  So far I've had no problems asking them to run comps.  Be upfront about what you want, and make sure you paint the picture that you dont want something for nothing.  Be bold, you got it.