Are my expectations too high for a Buyer's Agent?

[Judy Lipinski]

When I get involved in a business - Im very passionate and dedicated. My expectations are high. I really want to find someone who works as hard as I do. Im concerned that Ive set the bar too high.  I know they have other clients. I dont expect them to drop everything to help me. But Id like to know what is a realistic expectation to have. 

I wanted to purchase two properties before the end of the year. Cash for good deals that need work. My husband will be doing work and we have identified a couple of contractors.  Perhaps my target price is lower than they care to deal with for commissions. Under $20k each.

I have talked to two agents.

One I met via Zillow - and he showed us properties 3 weeks ago. We had a family tragedy which delayed my hunt for a couple of weeks but now I want to hit it even harder.  Im interested in one property that has sewage/septic issues - and the agent was going to use his contact with seller to find out more.  Ive identified more properties and have asked him to coordinate with my husband because I am out of town. Its been a couple of days.

The other was recommended by a friend and we have talked on email and the phone.  He said he'd contact me Sunday but did not. I sent him a message Monday - it is now Tuesday. 

Maybe I did not convey how serious I am - or maybe the commissions are too low.

Id like to develop relationships and find a relator in Pittsburgh who will even help with houses not on the MLS.

Any suggestions? 

Judy

[Russell Brazil]

Originally posted by @Judy Lipinski:

Am I naive in thinking there is interest in building a relationship for future, bigger investments?

 Would you give your all to work for $3.50 an hour when you usually make say $350 an hour, because a stranger promises you they will pay you a lot more money down the road?

You asked in the title thread if your expectations were too high...yes they are.  Your expectations need to match the salary you are paying someone. You will simply get different levels of work from people when paying someone $3.50 per hour versus $350 an hour.