Before I continue, know that I am a Realtor in Las Vegas and my practice is almost exclusively remote investors.

Another idea is to subscribe to the newspaper or a legal publication for the county or area which will publish the dockets of the probate court, and sometimes the cases as they are opened.Edit: The sole function of the clerk is to record documents as prescribed by law, and then make those available to the public.

.): 7%Multiple Listing Service (MLS) website: 7%Print newspaper advertisement: 7%Direct mail (flyers, postcards, etc.): 1%Video: 1%Other: 2%None: Did not actively market home: 32%Most difficult tasks for FSBO sellers: Understanding and performing paperwork: 18%Getting the right price: 13%Preparing/fixing up home for sale: 12%Helping buyer obtain financing: 3%Attracting potential buyers: 3%Selling within the planned length of time: 7%Having enough time to devote to all aspects of the sale: 6%Source: 2013 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

Some unsophisticated buyers(i.e. bad realtor's prey) sign an exclusive representation agreement with their buyer's agent which forces them to give him 3% of the purchasing price whether he showed them the home or not.

The owner have signed an exclusive representation agreement so the agent gets his 3% commission when the house is sold.

I have purchased 18 units over the last 5 years, exclusively in Whittier.  

Advertise what you are looking for on the web or in the newspaper. 

I have found people can access this info through newspapers, online, and other options.  

None of the contractors in your "network" are exclusive to you.

I have given her 6 months exclusivity and I'm struggling to find a decent applicant.