Newport News, VA · Member since 2016 · 12 posts · 3 votes
Hey Guys!!! Seeking some help. I am in the process of building my power team and I have recently connected with a RE agent. I have let him know I am interested in us working together for a mutually profitable relationship. We connected via facebook but I know him as the RE agent who rented my current home to me and we had a brief discussion at the lease signing a few months back about my desire to set out as a investor/wholesaler. Now that the door is open I dont want to make the mistake of presenting with nothing to bring to the table just yet. I am still in the process of building a buyers list and marketing to sellers and I have not gotten anything under contract yet. What is the best way to to approach this without sounding like a complete noob..lol He has access to MLS. What strategy can I present with to ensure he sees me as an asset and not a liability? Any help on this is very much appreciated!!! Thanks so much you guys!
Hello and welcome to BP! Good question. New Agents should be local and have experience in what you do. Do not assume anything and be honest about what you are looking for. Be strict but fair with an Agent. Take care of them and they will take of you. Remember that they make money off of you. If you are looking to add value let them know about that and the degree of that. Do not take too much advantage of them, like asking for too much "free" work and not paying anything. Be honest with on what you expect and are looking for.
Make sure that most houses sold in the MLS are listed as retail properties. Know that it is heavily used and it may better for you to sell instead of buy on it. Ask them to call you before a property is listed on the MLS. Make sure you are familiar with the area when you are told about something for sale. Let them know if your area is restricted and whether they can deal with your restricted areas. Ask them if they know any thing about costs of repairs or renovation. Ask them if their broker is flexible or do they expect any problems with the broker.