If you plan to try to do deals through agents but don't plan to pay them anything, you'll quickly find that you're not getting very far with the represented sellers.

So I'd like to get my RE lic to represent residential investors as a means to gather experience and earn money in a field relevant to my passion.

I have gained valuable experience already in my young career having put together severl land deals and have represented clients in two major subdivision developments - still, bank financing seems like such a crapshoot for a first time developer like myself.

Are REO prices negotiable or do they typically represent a good deal to begin with?

I'm wondering if it's a bad idea to deal directly with the listing agent for an REO vs. having another agent represent me?

Dear Representative [Last Name]: ??

Technically you represent the broker in providing representation to the public.

Try sites like Zillow offers two data points that can be helpful to ascertain value:The "Foreclosure Estimate," which is the price we predict a property will finally sell for if it’s listed as a foreclosure (bank-owned property or real estate owned).The Below Zestimate® value, which is a number that represents the difference between two estimated market values as calculated by Zillow: the Zestimate® home valuation and the Foreclosure Estimate.

Would this be pointless though, being that non-represented buyers don't look at the MLS anyway.

The wholesaling business model is built on individuals representing the best interest of themselves.