New Realtor in Chicago

[Jose Garcia]

What's something you look for in a realtor, whether you are buying, selling or investing. What are some qualities that you like to see in a  realtor, whether is market knowledge, background knowledge, anything! let me know, I am a new Realtor here in the North Side of Chicago with a background in construction and remodeling, and have remodeled homes all over Chicago. Now I want to be informed to better service my clients and be the best possible Realtor that I can be. 

[Chris Winslow]

That's awesome that you are looking for ideas here, that alone goes a long way! Construction is a great background because it'll give you an idea of rehab costs which will be extremely important when working with investors as @Dustin Allen mentioned. I also second what he mentioned about being a local market expert, and that is probably #1 as a realtor. 

When I was looking for a realtor here is what I looked for mainly:

- if they had experience investing and were also investing in the current market conditions (also what type of investing?)

- how many deals they do and what types (locations, building types)

- what types of clients they serve (other investors hopefully)

- do they have time to support me fully and what would be the best methods of contact

- ask questions to find out what they are good at and what their unique skillset is

- market knowledge: which areas are hot, which might see appreciation, where do people house hack, where do people flip, etc

- if they had contacts for contractors, lenders, attorneys, other investors, etc (rockstars know rockstars)

Good luck!