So im a new licensed agent and i work with an investments company based in Dallas tx that has a lot of properties. How do you find real qualified buyers? Facebook groups work but its not often. Does bigger pockets do in person events where i can meet new people and connect? I want to hopefully be an investor myself in the future. Thank you!
1. Focus on LISTINGS first! If you get a listing you will likely get residual buyers to work with from it. They may call to see the property and not already have a buyer's agent OR you can do an open house to bring in buyers and find some that way. A good listing might bring you a couple good qualified buyers without having to do extra work for it.
2. Work your sphere of influence. Reach out to EVERYONE you know and make sure they know you are an agent. That could be through social media or even directly. Find reasons to talk to people. For example, your cousin gets engaged, so you might call them to congratulate them and ask if they are thinking of buying a house after they get married. Remind them you are there to help them whenever that time comes.
3. Position yourself as an expert and source of information. Whether its through social media, or otherwise. Post on social media, email blasts, or even old fashioned mailings to give people real estate info they might be interested in... Could be local market statistics, information on grants for 1st time buyers locally, etc etc... Get people to associate YOU with real estate expertise and information.