I can imagine if one were an attorney, accountant or some other professional it would be a good idea to network with them and I could see a justification for gift giving there.

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I'm wondering if anyone has ever hired any marketing professionals for their real estate business, and if they feel that it was worth the money.

That gives the seller the chance to decide if they are comfortable negotiating with a professional or not.

I do it all the time.On the other hand, if the agent you have been working with has spent time and efforts with you investigating properteis for you, offering professional advice, etc, you owe them the commission for that property, but not for others you do yoiurself.

Although, as a RE investor, I want to have my properties professionally managed.So, I'm just throwing this out there and would appreciate your feedback.

Fred,Get back to the person who installed your windows - you know your licensed and insured professional contractor?

now i'm not saying every broker or seller will ask you these questions, but i am saying that 85% of the professional commercial brokers or sellers will. they do this to separate the tire-kickers from the players is what they say.so for all the people on here that has experienced this when getting started, how were you able to either sidestep these questions or answer them in a creative way that made the broker or seller feel comfortable in going forward and disclosing certain info about the property.

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You need to have the house professionally inspected.