Meeting with Real Estate Agent

[Tyler Fuchs]

Hi Everyone!

I will be meeting with a real estate agent by the end of the month. I was wondering what should I do to be prepared for this meeting? What kind of information do I need to share with the agent? What questions should I ask the agent? What other advice can you provide for me?

Thank you very much in advance!

[Casity Kao]

@Tyler Fuchs  All you need to share with the agent is what you want and that you can financially qualify to get it, as I am assuming this is a first deal?  You should ask your agent what investments they have?  What resources after the purchase of the home they can specifically help you with e.g. contractors, investor friendly banks, mentors.  Example of past investments they aligned clients with?  If they cannot provide you great answers to all three then they are not the right person in my opinion. Be careful if they deflect.  For example, a lot of real estate agents are used to getting these questions so they may say they have been in real estate for 15 years, to which I'd ask, why would a real estate professional of 15 years not invest in real estate if you know so much about it.  That's like a financial advisor not owning stocks.  You will be amazed that many of them will say because it's risky or their spouse does not want them too.