Choosing a realtor

[Louis Roggeman]

Hey guys. So my partner and I are ready to buy our first property. We've decided on the Scranton PA area and we are looking to buy a triplex or a fourplex. We have analyzed many deals in the area and we are happy with the numbers. Next step is finding the right agent to work with to find the right property. Being from Long Island we are not extremely familiar with the area. Ofcourse we intend on learning as much as possible by driving around and checking out the nieghborhoods, but we would like to work wth an agent who has a good idea of the area. 

I have reached out to two so far. One pushed us on a property that we later found out was in a bad area/flood zone. The one I'm in contact with now seems to be too busy to give us the attention we are looking for. Is this a bad thing? Or should I see it as a good thing and she is doing a lot of business. Im not sure if I want a realtor to be too involved who will try to sell us anything and everything, but I also want to work with someone who is working hard to find a good deal. 

Any advice on choosing an agent? Any reccomendations for realtors in the Scranton, PA area? 

[Brandon L.]

@Louis Roggeman the best advice I can give is know exactly what you want, and know the area inside and out before you even talk to an agent.

Attend local investor meetups in the area and ask who the best agents are. You will start hearing the same names all the time. Those names will probable be the best options.

Don't depend on the agent to teach you anything, or know the investing business. 90% of the agents out there do not even know their own business :) Hope that is helpful.