It's not normal to do it prior to an accepted offer.

Hi Kevin,Great question... finding the right property management (PM) company can make or break your investment strategy, especially in Orange County (OC), where the market is both competitive and unique.

@Gregory Banks I can offer some practical advice and referrals.

I've lived in other states throughout the country and each has its pros and cons but NJ does offer a lot and is a great place to live. 

You might get better returns from multi-family properties, which offer more rental income.LLC: Setting up an LLC has pros and cons.

Found it on Zillow the first day it was listed, and got under contract same day (offered over asking).

Imagine a platform like Zillow, Redfin, Trulia, etc. where the seller can market their property while receiving assistance in offer recognition/negotiation.

In searching for a new solution, I came across baselane.com and it seems to solve for most of the functionalities offered by Stessa+Avail.co.

With the new commission rules you can stay flexible with an offer of buyer agent commission, rather than having to commit to a certain percentage going to the buyer agent upfront. 

It’s a tax office, so I suspect they might be waiting to see how their business performs and the impact of technology before deciding.Thanks in advance for any advice or insights you can offer!