All Forum Posts by: Robby Dearth

@Engelbert Devera just for some clarity: Did you get a formal counter? Because if you sign that, it’s a ratified contract and it doesn’t really matter what other offers come in.

That being said, I have seen properties sit for months and then have multiple offers come in all at once - it could be that comps went into contract, or the realtor followed up with potential buyers because they received an offer. While I understand your hesitancy, it could be legit... if I were your Realtor I wouldn’t be doing any of this via text or written media, I’d be getting them on the phone and listening to the tone of their voice, and asking questions in real-time to feel out how legitimate this is.

Hey fellow BP members! I'm Robby Dearth, I'm a rookie Realtor from Santa Rosa, California.

I got into real estate after spending 15 years running a landscape design and installation company - I currently manage a Landscape Materials Supply Store (bulk rock, boulders, pavers etc..). Real Estate is part-time for me, but I'm slowly working my way into the industry as I start working with buyer clients. I have my Bachelor's in Business Administration (Marketing). On the personal side, I have a beautiful two-year old daughter and my amazing wife is 8 months pregnant with another girl, I love being a dad!

I'd like to get into real estate investing because it fascinates me, I love running numbers and previewing houses. While I'd really enjoy having financial independence, I'm more interested in creating a portfolio and business that I can pass on to my girls. 

I mainly came to the BP forums to ask for advice on what investors will be looking for in an agent - especially in a higher-end market like the greater SF bay area. If anyone (investors) here can help with any pointers of how I can be of value on the site, I'd love to be able to cater my skills and grow my career - I'm guessing I should start looking at the marketplace, but I just wanted to stop by and introduce myself. I look forward to interacting with all of you and helping to grow this amazing community and knowledge base!

@Ronsted Yuag - I'm not sure if you have listened yet, but the podcast is amazing! I've listened to a couple dozen episodes in the past couple weeks after finding it! If you're interested in becoming a pro member - I would listen to the podcast for a few episodes or take a webinar, they often offer discount codes on annual memberships!