3 Investor Benefits of Working with a Real Estate Agent

You may be an investor that typically avoids real estate agents whenever possible because you don't want to deal with real estate commissions. That's fine and dandy, but as investor look at it as an investment - because the return and turn over is great.

Let's go into some of the benefits:

• Agents are a commodity to the banker.

Banks work closely with agents on traditional purchases. They've built that relationship. There is an institutional bias for the real estate agent. The bank is more likely to consider an offer that makes sense if it's presented by someone who speaks their language. Agents can also grease the wheels and get your offer in front of a lender, you can get an answer more quickly, and potentially close more deals

• Real Estate Agents have access to certain professional and amazing contacts

A real businessman knows that many times it's not what you know it's who you know. Real Estate Agents know people from all walks of life. A typical agent has a list of contractors, brokers who access to banks (bank own properties), title companies to help close on deals, lenders who provide loans, insurance companies etc.

• Real Estate Agents have a large database of Listings - MLS

Once a solid relationship is built, the agent knows your investment style and strategy. They will have an alert for properties that fit your need on the MLS, and if you  may even  bring you properties that are not on the MLS because you know how to move them.

There are so many other perks in building a strong relationship with agents - research and contracts for example. So as an investor, it makes complete sense to find an experienced agent that can help you as much as you can help them.

Until next time.

-Team Sohail
www.teamsohail.com