Why Would An Investor Work With Realtor To Find Investment Properties?

Copyright (c) 2007 Ralph Maupin

One of the single best assets you can have when working with property is a good relationship with a seasoned, established real estate agent in the area you are buying in. Many investors feel some sort of resentment against real estate agents in general, when in reality, if they would follow some simple rules, they would find that a good agent will make them considerably more than they could make on their own.

A few points about Realtors:

1. They work with real estate values and markets every day, the average investor works with property in his spare time.

2. They only get paid if they successfully perform a service for you.

3. If you find a full time agent that has been selling real estate for more than 3 years, he or she probably knows more about marketing your property than you ever will, unless you take up investing full time. Again, look for a quality agent, one who is full time in real estate sales, not part time.

If you don't know the value of a particular piece of real estate, you can use an agent to help you locate comparable properties. An agent can also give you pointers on what makes property sell, such as what are the latest color schemes, and how to "stage" a house for sale.

Where do you find Investor Realtor or Investor Real Estate Agent?

How does investor find a Real estate agent that understands how investor thinks and kind of property that works for investor buys? The best places are real estate investor clubs. So how find investors association or groups in your area? It's easy do a Google search on any of following: Real Estate Investing Clubs, Real Estate Investment Association, REIAs, Real Estate Investing Classes, Real Estate Investing Groups, Landlord Club, and Real Estate Investing Network.

A Real Estate Investors Association mission is to provide an entrepreneurial atmosphere for real estate investors to learn, teach, and network to new and experienced investors. REIAs and the Real Estate Investors Clubs have been formed for real estate entrepreneurs and professionals with one of their goals to bring like minded individuals together, to achieve greater real estate goals. Real Estate Club members come from many walks of life: first time buyers, new investors, licensed agents and mortgage brokers, commercial investors, attorneys, CPAs, and first time landlords.

Real Estate Investment Clubs and Associations meet regularly in most major cities. They hold there meetings usually on monthly basis in the evening. First time visitors can usually come free to a first meeting or pay each meeting thereafter or get yearly membership. Membership is encouraged as these organizations are primarily funded through membership. What great place to find real estate agent who is in like minded group.