But again, the experienced national QIs will be able to work with you just fine.What the best ones have figured out over the years (I can't believe the revised statute is now over 20 years old) is that taking the mystery out of the 1031 is the best customer service you can offer. 

I know when I do deals I custom create terms for my folks and not all terms are exactly the same. .. remember this is total beginner borrowers who don't know what they don't know that is who would respond to a no money down 100% loan.. with the highest rates in the industry right now.. ( which I totally get and would expect for the risk they ultimately take when and if they close a loan for a beginner with Zero money down.. 

However its probably appropriate up front to ask.. how do they handle customer communication and how quickly do they respond per their business systems..  

Professional photos, 3D scan, SEO presence and experienced agents that are paid based on your customer service experience is what I'd look for..paying someone for any level of service just doesn't seem like a good investment to me.I would also question the ethics of any brokerage/agent that bad mouth's or publicly makes false statements about another brokerage in direct violation of National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics (low paid, inexperienced agents)  I guess some folks feel a need to tear someone down to build themselves up!

Just a happy customer. 

Here are some screen shots of how I CUSTOMIZED QuickBooks that worked for me.

Thank you Brandon Turner for highlighting this value add technique in his podcasts.

I need a real estate agent that can see a place, understand the work it needs, highlight issues and perks, share cost estimates, ideally even understand a bit about zoning (at least who to speak to etc.).

A big selling point in the letter, highlighted no less, was that their owners loved them because they have 97% occupancy and they invite me to move my management and buy from them.I re-read the email advertising for rental agents to rent their 200 vacancies. 

I try to minimize vacancy for my customers just like it was my own investment property.