local brokers specializing in apartments

[Yash Bajpai]

for apartment complexes specifically, do the buyers need a specialized broker? how are some ways that buyers can benefit from a specialized broker and where can one find experienced professionals for a local area that have relevant apartment complex experience?

[Chris Tracy]

You don't need to have a broker represent you as a buyer.  If you are new or exploring an unfamiliar market, a broker can help you navigate things, crafting an appropriate offer, etc.  Many of the players are on www.loopnet.com and you can also Google what you need with a few of the commercial companies for example Keller Williams, Coldwell Banker, Marcus & Millichap, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, etc.

My concern would be how will the buyer broker get paid?  It will either need to be by you or the listing agent would need to share his/her commission with the broker representing you.  So what do you think will happen in that scenario?  The seller accepting an offer from someone else that is unrepresented?? Yep.  Food for thought...