How to find a Listing Agent in Atlanta

[Cheri Costello]

Hi All, 

I am pretty new to Bigger Pockets and am enjoying all of the information and camaraderie that it offers.  

I listened to a podcast recently and it has motivated me to move my investing to the next level. I have been an investor for the past 18 years and currently own 5 SFR in the Atlanta area that are long term rentals. They have all had good tenancy records and have appreciated in value very nicely.

To facilitate the change in direction this year, I would like to sell 2 of my current SFR that have just been vacated to free up some capital. The problem is that I have not had any luck finding someone to list my properties. I contacted a Bigger Pockets member that seemed interested in listing and then was a no show to the listing appointment last week.

I appreciate any leads or suggestions. 

[Michaela G.]

I think it depends on the area that your houses are in. Find an agent that is very strong in that neighborhood and not just someone that will say that they work all over Atlanta. 

I'm in SW Atlanta and I'm very happy with the guy that has my listings. But he specializes in my area and knows the ins and outs. 

So, check who has a lot of listings where your houses are.