Hiring The Right Realtor

It will take several contacts to find the one you can count on, who understands your plan and is prepared to work with you. Make more than one Realtor part of your team. Realtors can be a key to your success. Following are questions to assist you in developing a Realtor/Investor relationship:

1. I am an investor and I buy property at a discount for cash and quick closing. Do you handle properties from motivated sellers that can be bought at a discount?
2. I look at more properties than I buy do you know of any properties that can be bought at a discount?
3. I will also need you to list some of my properties from time to time will you work with me on this?
4. From time to time I will also need a view comps from you. Can you provide this to me in a timely manner?
5. I want to assume no-qualify mortgages! Are you aware of any?
6. I also need to refer buyers! Can you handle this?
7. Are you familiar with county and city down payment assistance programs for first time homebuyers?
8. Can you recommend a good appraiser, surveyor, Title Company, lender, termite company, etc.?

Get a No to any questions go to the following questions: How about your associates? No? Let me speak to your broker. And start over. I keep 3 realtors in each of my market areas at any one time. Keep in mind that a realtor does not get paid till they close a deal RESPECT THEIR TIME!