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Updated almost 6 years ago, 01/15/2019

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Sharon Vornholt
  • Goshen, KY
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BirdDogs - Finding them and paying them.

Sharon Vornholt
  • Goshen, KY
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I have never used birddogs before, but I know a lot of investors have. Other than Cragis list or your local investors group, how can you find a good birddog? How much do you pay? Some say they pay a flat amount and some pay a percentage.

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Cass R. Smith
  • Investor
  • Richmond, VA
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Cass R. Smith
  • Investor
  • Richmond, VA
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I have one if you're still looking @Cassie Davis just send me an email [REMOVED]

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Cassie Davis
  • Richmond, VA
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Cassie Davis
  • Richmond, VA
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@Cass R. Smith found one thanks 

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CJ Edenfield
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  • Gainesville, GA
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CJ Edenfield
  • Investor
  • Gainesville, GA
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Originally posted by @Jackie Patterson:

Sharon and Maryann,

We have a 5 page letter of agreement with our "birddogs" which spells out what we expect, what our responsiblities are, what the compensation is and how it's paid. In addition, our birddogs are kept in the loop with a weekly update on the status of the short sale. I agree that trust is important, but I also think you need to have everything in writing. Along with the letter of agreement, I get a W2 so that I can 1099 the Birddogs at the end of the year. The agreement clearly spells out that they are an independent contractor.

Communication is key. We take good care of our "birddogs", and have even surprised them with an occasional bonus.

Hi Jackie - I understand this is an old thread but do you have a contract that you are still using as described above? I'm looking for a contract to use with investors and any help you might provide is greatly appreciated.

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Allison Lopez
  • Interior Designer and Home stager
  • Austin, TX
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Allison Lopez
  • Interior Designer and Home stager
  • Austin, TX
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@Maryann L. Do you happen to have a sample of that contract? I would love to look over it and make the right changes to ensure that I get paid in a timely manner as well.

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Jenny Davis
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Jenny Davis
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I guess I am getting in on the end of a thread, but I would be interested in seeing a copy of the Bird   dog Agreement. Could you please send me a copy? 

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Tonya Weathers
  • Dallas, TX
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Tonya Weathers
  • Dallas, TX
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@Jackie Patterson I know this is a very old thread but do you mind sending me the contract you use for bird dogs? Much appreciated!

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Terry Woolard
  • Middletown, CT
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Terry Woolard
  • Middletown, CT
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I know this thread is super old but does anyone have a copy of the contracts that they use for Bird Dogs

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Terry Woolard
  • Middletown, CT
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Terry Woolard
  • Middletown, CT
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@Jackie Patterson you probably get a lot of these but do you have a copy of the contract?

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Terry Woolard
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Terry Woolard
  • Middletown, CT
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@Maryann L. Do you mind sharing a copy of the contract that you used?

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Shenita Gazaway
  • Louisville, KY
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Shenita Gazaway
  • Louisville, KY
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I am interested in the agreement as well. I'm interested in becoming a bird dog in Kentucky. Thank you.

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Niki Mosley
  • Fairburn, GA
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Niki Mosley
  • Fairburn, GA
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Can someone pm me a bird dog agreement? We jus started using them and I'd like to have something in writing.

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Folashadé Shelton
  • Norcross, GA
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Folashadé Shelton
  • Norcross, GA
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Hi, may someone please PM me the Bird Dog Agreement as well. I'd greatly appreciate it.

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Romeo Douangmala
  • Escondido, CA
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Romeo Douangmala
  • Escondido, CA
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I am years behind on this thread, but if you can please PM a copy of the bird dog contract, that would be greatly appreciated :) 

@Jackie Patterson @Maryann L. @Cass R. Smith

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Danish Ali
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Danish Ali
  • West Chester, OH
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Hello, learned some great info from this thread no matter how old it is! I’m just starting out and if someone could also PM me the bird dog contract, I would be very thankful!

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Hi I am new to this and I'm trying to be a Bird dog I live in Dallas Texas I already have pictures and address of house that many invester may love to see if any one can point me in the right direction or who would love to work with me so I can take care of my family and get closer to my gold if you can please contact me at my name is Stephen Denson thanks you so much