Originally posted by
@Fred Tichauer:
Jeremiah, cut your losses, and if you don't have the right real estate agent on your side, that should be your top priority.
You understand too well that you are probably making their most significant financial investment, and if you know more than your agent, what value are they bringing to you? Are you using them because they sold you your residence? Are you only using them because you like and trust them? I think clients from all walks of life deserve more. Agree?
1. They should know more than their clients
2. They should have the knowledge and experience other agents do not
3. They should have the credibility and practice what they preach and would like others to do.
4. They should have a good track record of helping clients become millionaires and also own sizeable real estate portfolio as well as flipped properties.
5. They should see themselves as a mentor, coach, consultant, wealth advisor, and see buying opportunities other agents don’t understand.
6. They see themselves as the fastest path to help clients accomplish the financial objectives, understand 1031 exchanges and using IRA's
7. They should know areas, values, comps, how to search the MLS for opportunities and know tenant-landlord laws
8. They should try to meet with their clients at least annually to help them stay on course, and most of all, they know their client's short term and long term financial goals.
9. They see themselves as the source of information for all of your real estate investment needs.
10. They should operate by the win-win philosophy and not worry about a commission check.
Agents that help clients solve their financial concerns( wealth building, retirement income, and financial freedom ) are in high demand and make an excellent living in this business, and clients will tell others how good they are, rather than tooting their own horn.
In conclusion, you deserve to have the very best real estate agent on your side, and they will be the fastest to help you accomplish your financial objectives.
"Every day, by the choices we make, we either get closer or farther away from financial freedom."