Working with real estate agents

[Account Closed]

So I'm a young investor in Portland, OR and I'm not yet associated with a real estate agent. From what I've heard from different bigger pocket investors is that you can just go to an agent and they'll just do things for you, needless to say I'm a little doubtful. So whats the best way to contact and work with a real estate agent.

[Mitchell Luban]

I don't know many good agents that will just continuously do things for you if they feel like you're not serious that word gets around cities fast and in hot markets your offers may not be viewed favorably because the good agents talk with each other more often than people think. I do have clients who buy several house a year who I obviously do more things for than a brand new client who's never closed a deal etc... But I think a lot of people look at agents as expendable and they should look at the right agent as part of your team and treat them as such. Now don't get me wrong there certainly are bad agents...I may be a bit biased since I am an agent as well as an investor so take this how you want. Good agents also aren't stupid they realize investors work with multiple agents at times even within the same city. 

Just my two cents!