Hey @Account Closed. As a Realtor, I can say there are plenty of bad ones out there. That said, our job is different in 2018 than it was in 1998. There is so much information that's out there that really our job is NOT to identify the properties. Our job is to help you narrow your search, set up realistic expectations, and then advise and negotiate. And yes, to bring market knowledge. I think there are some unrealistic expectations on your part, but also some laziness by these agents. Yes, they are going to wait for you to say you are interested in a property. They know you are looking at their alerts every day! It sounds like they didn't do a great job of helping you narrow in your focus and they didn't set up the right expectations. Anyone who is used to working with investors would NOT want to set up a ton of showings and do a comp analysis for each. Why? Because as an investor, you should be able to see some quick numbers and get a sense if you'll like it. Seeing the house is emotional, so that should be the last step, after making sure the numbers work, if you are truly doing it for the numbers. Make sense? That's how they could have explained it, instead of whining about the time they would spend doing the comp.
If you get a fresh start, my biggest piece of advice would be to think of the Realtor as a resource for market knowledge and negotiation, and ask them to be blunt with you about whether or not the numbers look good on something. They should also be able to tell you if you can get a deal on something or if they think the price will be firm. Then you won't waste YOUR time (and theirs) looking at properties that don't fit your criteria.
Good luck!!
