OfflineHi. I just started looking for an agent to work with. Its been challenging to say the least. My area is small and only have one Re/Max office near and that's more than 45 min away. I'm still calling other offices though. Getting some info trickling in but no one "clicks". I was wondering how others were doing with this?
Also wanted to share this article and website I found that might help. its at www.wholesaledealmatcher.com
Hope it helps
"If you are attending Real Estate Investment Clubs, you should ask those people who they work with or could recommend. In fact, you will find investor friendly agents at these meetings all the time.If you don’t want to go that direction, look in the newspaper, on craigslist, and other onlien sources for agents that are currently listing properties with seller financing or lease options. In addition to that, you will look for tha agents that state the property would be a great property for an investor, income property, etc. Also, those agents who have duplex, triplex, and fourplexes for sale are probably a good place to start as they are definitely working with investors too.One other thing to note, you will state you are a cash buyer who is looking to buy properties for wholesale. You want to know if they are an investor or they work with investors. Do they feel comfortable making multiple offers a week on properties that you are trying to pick up for wholesale prices. "
Rachael
Doing what you are doing. Just keep at it, you will find the right person eventually. Michaelmangham, another DG member, says to go about it this way. Find a property that fits your criteria that is listed with an agent. Make your offer and close on the property. After a few closings, go over with the agent what you want to do and how you want to do it. Show them that you produce and they won't have a reason to not do what you ask them. I would add that the first thing you do(before all of this) is find REAL cash buyers who can give you a proof of funds letter or a preapproval letter from a bank.
Its your choice on how you want to do it. Search in the forums, they have a lot of topics on finding realtors.
Hope this helps.
RENinja
"Remember, success is a journey, not a destination.
Have faith in your ability."
Bruce Lee
Most times, some agents don't want to deal with individuals who are just starting out because 9/10 of the time, nothing happens and time is very valuable and expensive.
Show yourself more importantly that you can put in the effort and your work will pay off.