We could contact the owner (a realtor) directly to negotiate, or get another local realtor to represent us.

Basically I want to get a RE license for the SOLE purpose of representing myself in the investment properties I am buying and selling.

If not for the trend of demand I would stick to apartments and avoid retail all together, especially stand alone.But since we must, the key is to have a very good and experienced commercial leasing broker who represents owners on the team.Good hunting-

Post those up here and I'll run the property against the number I use to evaluate deals.TaxesSewer and WaterTrashHeat/UtilitiesHOACap Ex and OpsInsuranceMgmt Fee - as a %Vacancy- as a %. 8% represents 1 vacant month/unit/year

That can put them in a completely different mood in representing their client.

I wonder if anyone can tell me whether there's "A LAW" in N.Y.C. that requires both sides to be represented in All Real Estate Transactions?

Then find a local attorney that specializes in representing landlords and let them take it from there.

If I know the listing price is fair, I carefully select the Buyer I represent.

You are an independent contractor looking for an Agency to represent.

My credit union insisted on having me or a representative present at the closing.