Working with an a buyers agent Short Sales having a heck of a time

[Mike Nelson]

Im not here to whine about inventory, but i noticed all the competing rehabbers are getting short sales, and guess what! IM NOT!. As I have never dealt with a short sale transaction I am leaning towards having an agent who is experienced in these matters work with me on finding deals and submitting offers. I did find one agent who is pretty experienced, but she wants me to sign a 1 year exclusive agreement with her, (which I could understand for short sales), but thats all I would want to keep it to, i am meeting with her tomorrow but was wondering if anyone had any advice on whats acceptable before i sign my life away on the dotted line? I have failed miserably trying to work with the short sale listing agents directly.. i feel this is my next option

[George P.]

you see a house you like, call up the LISTING agent and tell him, "I want to take a look at the house, bring the papers so i can sign it right there".

they might ask for "proof of funds" or whatever.. either bring it with you or send it to them later.

do the same thing with the next listing agent.

it's really that easy.