reos: An Investor's Viewpoint: What Makes an Agent a "Certified Expert"?
- 07/20/10 02:29 AM
As a short sale investor, our company is often approached by agents and brokers who wish to work with us, claiming to be "certified experts" in short sales, foreclosures, or distressed properties. The term "expert" means many different things to different people. It has often been my experience that being "certified" or making the claim of "expert" has little to do with having an in depth understanding of the nuances, complexities, or patience it requires to work with short sales or REOs. This is especially true with agents who struggle to understand these deals from an investor's point of view. At … (4 comments)
reos: Are there really real estate agents out there who WANT to work with investors?
- 06/08/10 08:23 AM
What is it that makes investors so undesirable to work with? Over the last week I've spoken with a number of friends who shared with me their struggles with working with agents who fail to understand what and how we do what we do. Stories ranged from agents who were very collaborative to others that were down-right hostile. Developing a good relationship with agents requires a bit of understanding, business acumen, and collaboration. Let me state the obvious, as an investor I am interested in doing a real estate transaction that nets me a profit. It is not unlike you, the … (95 comments)
As a short sale investor, our company is often approached by agents and brokers who wish to work with us, claiming to be "certified experts" in short sales, foreclosures, or distressed properties. The term "expert" means many different things to different people. It has often been my experience that being "certified" or making the claim of "expert" has little to do with having an in depth understanding of the nuances, complexities, or patience it requires to work with short sales or REOs. This is especially true with agents who struggle to understand these deals from an investor's point of view.
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