As a broker, I work with people all around the map. 

Only issue is you have minimal insight on monthly performance unless you download the bank statement and then build custom charts in excel or google sheets. 

If you don't want to deal with guests in what is a customer service oriented business, then that means it is time to get out.

Company needs to have been in business under the same name for at least 10 years and contact previous customers as well or visit current jobs that they are working on. 

Brokers are calling you back because of slow deal flow, and while everyone is fearful, as Buffet says, you need to be greedy.Ultimately, it's only time if you're ready.  

@Suzette Gonzalez a company needs to be a licensed agent/broker in California to deal with short sales. 

The other half are caveat emptor.2) When buying through an individual that likely isn't following state real estate laws already since they likely are in violation of the state brokers act....you probably arnt getting a disclosure even if state law requires it.

Yes, it cost me a brokers fee on the buy side, I list for $199 flat fee.  

Depends on the broker.

I am a mortgage broker and work with over 220 lenders.