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Do I need a real estate agent for commercial deal?
Hi all,
I'm looking to purchase my first commercial real estate property. I have found a few deals online with current tenant paying rents for the property.
Should I contact the listing agent and have him do the deal on my behalf?
Or should I get my own buyer agent to facilitate this deal?
If I do need a buyer agent, where do I go about to find a trust worthy agent in my area that don't give the deals to some of his other clients?
Thanks.
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An agent can bring a level of expertise that you may not have. As an example, I would never buy a large project without help. I don't know enough about them generally. I buy SFR all day long..but those are easy! When you talk about getting on the hook for hundreds of thousands, etc...that takes a LOT more experience and guidance.