Making offers as an agent

[Sean Faxon]

Hello all, 

I'm a relatively new agent and hopeful investor.  I would like to start making offers on properties I come across while farming (run down houses with equity, short sale potentials, etc.).  As an agent I'm not sure the best way to go about this.  Should I mail or knock and deliver a completed Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) or a simpler one page offer.  As an agent I feel like I should use the RPA but I don't want to intimidate a potential seller or come across as predatory if pursuing a short sale.  Everyone's thoughts are appreciated!

[Mike Oconnell]

Try to get in touch with the seller directly and find out their needs and the various ways you can help them. If you are a licensed agent and an investor you can help them in more ways than if you were just one or the other. Build a rapport with the seller and have is best interest in mind and find out how you can best help him. Always disclose up front that you are a licensed agent.