What to look for in a good broker?

[Beau Fannon]

What to look for in a good broker?  I was just asked this question and I feel like I flubbed the answer.  In your opinion, what makes for a good broker here in Austin, Tx?

[Theo Hicks]

• Good deal flow (you should ask them how many deals they sold in the past 6 months)
• List deals that meet your specific investment criteria
• Responsive
• Trustworthy (for example, offering memorandum is accurate, rental comps are accurate)
• Offers connections to other real estate professionals (e.g., mortgage brokers, property management, etc.)
• Open book: allows you to ask questions about their current and past listings