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Stewart Morrison
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Finding a Real Estate Agent to work with

Stewart Morrison
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Griffin, GA
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As I begin looking to find my first deal to buy and hold. I want to start the search for a real estate agent I can work with long term. I would like to ask for a few pointers in "interviewing" an agent. What qualities do you look for? How did you choose who you work with?

My thinking is because my goal is to start off with rental units. I need to find an agent that is experienced in rentals if not a landlord his/her self. I also could use experience with creative financing options.

Thanks

Stewart

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Mark Updegraff
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Mark Updegraff
  • Investor
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If you want the best agent (which you should), realize this: they are interviewing you. If you say "creative financing" they're not calling you back. Best approach is to figure out who the most successful licensed professionals are in your area and demonstrate your value to them by being able to quickly close a deal when opportunity knocks.
What you want to say (without lying) "i will buy with all cash and no inspection if you bring me deals with equity" now you've got my attention!
Cheers,
Mark

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