NEED REAL ESTATE AGENT A.S.A.P,

Hey Big G,

Here is some great information about finding and training a good agent to work with you.

HOW TO FIND AN AGENT
•Realtor.com: search by agents in your area
•Craigslist.com: Search Real Estate for Sale, By Broker
“fixer upper”, “handyman special”, “investors wanted”, “income property”, “cash buyers”, “investment property”, “fixer upper”, “equity”, “motivated seller”, etc…..
•Call Brokerages: Ask – 2 best agents that work with investors? Who would you work with?“I’m a RE Investors getting started in this area. Do you have anyone in your office that works with investors?
•Websites: Keller Williams/REMAX/Coldwell Banker
•Free Magazines
•Referrals from other investors, family or friends
•REI Clubs
•Open Houses

A GOOD AGENT SHOULD BE
•Investor friendly
•Willing to work
•Available for you
•Multiple Offers 25/1
•Trust
•Long-term relationship
•No shotgun or lowball offers – strategic offers only
•Reassure
•Set expectations
•Follow through
•Team – we’ll work together
•Know the market

TYPES OF QUESTIONS TO ASK AGENTS:
•“How many deals have you done this year and last?” Purchases and sold’s.
•“Where are you seeing the most activity?” Location and type of deals.
•“Do you have any experience with REO’s and Short Sales?”
•“What type of property do you have the most experience with?”
•“Can you send me comps as well?”
•“Are you a buyer? Do you invest?”
•“Do you work with other investors?(Or are you currently working with investors?)”
•“Are you willing to make multiple offers at a discount?”
•“What marketing techniques are you using to find really good deals and also to sale property quickly?”

HAVE YOUR AGENT HAND PICK LISTINGS – Best situation to accept a lower offer, and finding motivated seller by looking for the following keywords such as below:
•As-Is, TLC, Handyman Special, Vacant, Expired, DOM, Price Reduced, Need Repairs, Wholesale, Discount, Below Market, Equity
•Bank owned/REO (Bad debt for banks)
•Estate Sales (expense for families – tax bills, upkeep etc)
•Owner Financing/Lease Option

GIVE AGENT BUYING CRITERIA:
•“Convey what your buyers have already told you…Location, Size, Price, etc…..
•“Hey, I’m new to investing, but I have been talking to buyers over the last 2 months, I have 17 buyers so far, I know what they want and when they want to purchase, I’m just having a heck of a time finding enough deals. I’m calling today hoping that you might be able to help me out.”
•“Do you have any listings you could send me right now that I could buy, fix and sell and make $20 to $25K NET profit?”

Hope this helps your search for a good agent........

Thanks,
Shah

so you say you have buyers in the pheonix area?....i have properties for sale in that area?...what other areas are they interested in?...

Connect with this guy in Phoenix. He puts in 5 offers every day before 9am. He has a lot of off market properties. Tell him that I sent you.

http://www.connectedinvestors.com/dealseveryday1/?action=view_portfolio&...

Vincent

Hi, I desperately need everyone's help to fine a great agent. Anyone in florida in the hollywood area, who knows of a great agent. A investor friendly agent if you do please let me know... THANK YOU TO ALL... GOOD DAY..GOD BLESS...