How can I speak directly with the listing agent when interested?

[Ash Russom]

Hi,

My name is Ash and I am looking at purchasing my first duplex or multi family 2-4 units in Southern CA. I am looking all over the web (Redfin, Zillow, etc) for properties. When I have found a property I am interested in, I usually reach out to the agent that the website has and ask for details.

I’ve also worked with an agent that was helping me get information about another property I was interested in as well but I didn’t enjoy how I was getting second hand information and sometimes I’d get mix messaging. And I also tend to have more follow up questions as my questions get answered.

So my question is, Is it possible to skip having my agent reaching out to the listing agent to get information about the property and am I able to speak to the listing agent myself? Or do I alway have to have the listing agent speak on behalf of me to the listing agent?

And if possible? How do I go about reaching out and contacting the listing agent through these sites like Redfin, Zillow, Etc?

Thank you all in advance and appreciate your response!

[Bill B.]

Most websites tell you the listing agent and their contact info. Just call or email them. If you signed an agreement with your buyer’s agent you mileage may vary. 

Ps. That’s my experience with most Zillow listings saying who the listing agent is. If it doesn’t. Just copy and paste the address in to google and it will tell you.