They're based in Fort Worth and do lease options exclusively.

I can use zillow to baseline properties but I am finding that it doeswnt have the ability to give me real values.For example, we have a very exclusive gated community where I live.

Yes, you can exclude a partial amount or percentage of the exclusion IF you qualify for one of the exemptions, which are usually something that is called an unforseen circumstance.

Will,I have a small construction management firm that works almost exclusively with private investors on RE development deals.

no agent has a monopoly on listings, unless its an exclusive office listing.

they get what's called an exclusive right to sell (hopefully) listing agreement.

entering into an agency (agreement) with real estate broker that involves you as a buyer simply means that the broker is working on your behalf - meaning - you're the client and the sellers are customers.a broker or a sales agent that you enter into a buyers agency with simply give the broker of record an exclusive right to help you - you can't go off and close on real estate without them - for you, this type of arrangement is good because you have the piece of mind that the broker/agent works for you (you hope - even with agency sometimes agents get mixed up with this because it's the little things that make or break agency).as far as using an agent - they might be able to run comps for you, let you know certain things about a given area pertaining to rents, values, general info about the locale that may help you find the best for YOUR money.know this about co-ops - you're not buying real estate - you're buying shares and in return you obtain a proprietary lease to a unit which is owned by the corp.

This time to create an exclusive purchase pool for my clients... and this is the exact approach I am using.

The rollover or once-in-a-lifetime options were replaced with the current per-sale exclusion amounts."

first of all - if he's a buyers agent - meaning he will represent you, the buyer exclusively - the selling agent pays his commission.for every listing through a broker - there is an automatic split - for instance, at X real estate brokerage - they have a minimum that they'll take, say 3%...then when the get a listing, they'll take a 5% comission, offering 2% to agents bringing a buyer.forget this guy you met.