Can't get agents to take this easy money...

Can't get agents to take this easy money...

Rental Property Investor · Broken Arrow, OK · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes

Am I missing something?  I recently purchased an out-of-state foreclosure property, now I have several people interested in seeing it to buy it, one has even already offered a cash offer that I would definitely accept, but its pending them seeing the inside of the property before signing a contract.  Anyway, since its an out-of-state deal, I have called 3 local agents, left voicemails and followed up with text and emails explaining that I already have potential buyers interested and ready to see the property, but I'm looking to contract with a local agent to facilitate the process for me, or sell it to other buyers and I'm fine with paying them their normal commission for their assistance.  Three days later and I still haven't got any response from them.  Am I missing something?  I put myself in their shoes, and I would be calling back as soon as I got the message, or at least have my assistant or someone call.  I've never had this problem before with the instate agents I use, they seem to like money... 

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Investor · Philadelphia, PA · Member since 2015 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
9y

Buy yourself a plane ticket and a lockbox and you're all set!

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  • Rental Property Investor · Gainesville, FL · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 432 votes
    9y
    Originally posted by @Jeff Filali:

    Am I missing something?  I recently purchased an out-of-state foreclosure property, now I have several people interested in seeing it to buy it, one has even already offered a cash offer that I would definitely accept, but its pending them seeing the inside of the property before signing a contract.  Anyway, since its an out-of-state deal, I have called 3 local agents, left voicemails and followed up with text and emails explaining that I already have potential buyers interested and ready to see the property, but I'm looking to contract with a local agent to facilitate the process for me, or sell it to other buyers and I'm fine with paying them their normal commission for their assistance.  Three days later and I still haven't got any response from them.  Am I missing something?  I put myself in their shoes, and I would be calling back as soon as I got the message, or at least have my assistant or someone call.  I've never had this problem before with the instate agents I use, they seem to like money... 

    Perhaps the agent's you contacted don't think you can follow through-that doesn't mean you won't. It's probably because they just don't know you yet.

    I've heard others say the same thing. "It's easy money for the agent why won't they respond." 

    Do you know any investors in the area that can refer an agent or perhaps look up the area REI group(S) that will likely have investor-centric agents.

  • Russell BrazilBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Agent · Washington, D.C. · Member since 2012 · 17k+ posts · 30k+ votes
    9y

    Where are you finding agents?

    Also what email address are you using? Most AOL and Yahoo email addresses are going to spam these days, so if someone doesnt regularly check their spam folder they might not get emails from those domains.

    You also might consider calling instead of emailing

  • Simpsonville, SC · Member since 2016 · 21 posts · 4 votes
    9y
    I found an awesome agent here. I had several respond within minutes. I think it is part of their requirement to stay on this contact list. https://www.daveramsey.com/elp/trusted-agents?ectid=30.20.127
  • Mike CumbieBusiness Member
    REALTOR® · Brockport, NY · Member since 2015 · 3k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    9y

    If you put where it is you may get someone who can point you to a local. 

  • Rental Property Investor · Broken Arrow, OK · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9y

    I did call first and leave a voicemail on both office and cell, followed up the next day with an email, and finally sent a text as well.  I only use company email.  Was just amazed, that out of three, none responded.  

    I think they may all follow BP, because literally within 30 min after posting, one finally just responded... The power of BP!!  

  • Investor · Philadelphia, PA · Member since 2015 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    9y

    Buy yourself a plane ticket and a lockbox and you're all set!

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