Dealing with Realtors

[Anna Estes]

A realtor today refused to list and market a short sale property I have because I am using an option contract with the seller, and when find a buyer want to do a double closing. I have trasactional funding. It would not be an assignment. My colleagues are negotiating with the bank. I am upset. Is this common that realtors object to option contracts and double closings?

[Nick J.]

Please tell me/us that you're not fresh from ordering a program on the internet or fresh from a holiday weekend seminar where some guru sold you on some stuff and you didn't think it was important to build a proper team that includes an experienced agent that works with investors and knows how you expect to work right from the start.

I've blasted inexperienced agents and those that are worthless in their chosen profession but unless you've properly planned you're just as guilty as they are.

You need to stop what you're doing because I get the feeling you're completely new to investing and need to go back to the drawing board and build a team that understands what you are doing and that will work great with you and your style of investing.

Then ask other investors in your area who they are working with, chances are those agents have a clue and you'll be better prepared.