Referring Partners
With the International Real Estate industry it is imperative that a good referring partner network exists. Many buyers are now considering investing in overseas locations from the home country. The dangers associated with this are widely recognized within the industry with unqualified agents operating and in many cases collecting funds and not delivering the expectations to the client.
There are two common phrases know throughout the international real estate industry
- Location, Location, Location
- Buyer Beware
A referring partner's main priority is to refer a client to a suitably qualified professional in the location of interest for the client. The referring agent will have the reassurance that the client will receive the professional service and code of ethics required to belong to any of the referring partner associations. The referring partner will enter into an agreement for compensation. A referring partner network is between recognized professionals worldwide, many UK Estate Agents together with USA agents offer properties in other locations and countries and with the expanse of the internet the initial viewing of these properties is very simple through their referring partner search facilities and web pages.
Choosing a qualified referral partner should only be carried out with recommendation and by using professional institute membership recognition. In the UK & Florida the general referring professional associations would be depending on specific location;
I have worked in the industry for over 30 years and originated in the UK as a Chartered Surveyor. I moved here to Central Florida in 2002 and formed a Home Inspection company to assist buyers obtain a good investment through my qualified inspections services. I later opened a Real Estate company to ensure clients received the best expertise through my one stop service offering a range of related services when purchasing their investment and dream home.
I now assist many British, European and American clients find their long term financial investment property in Central Florida and many American clients find similar UK investments. I have acquired a worldwide network of referring partners from Estate Agents in the UK to financial advisors in the Middle East. To become a referring partner for any Florida locations please contact me for further details.
John Mcloughlin (407) 666 3279 www.britishamericanproperties.com
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