I think he just didn't read the part about the apartment (I missed it too the first time by, reading too fast :-)  Lol, my reading comprehension needs work.

That said, you do not need a 1-yr agreement unless you're planning on listing way above market value.- You will still get a ton of calls.

I would recommend you read the book 'ninja selling,' as it provides you with a solid plan and schedule filled with action items to follow and execute to get results (if you follow it) And its not cringey, salesman strategies.

She and I will be keeping in touch and my plan is to buy in 1-2 years. 

What of these things is he planning on doing to provide value?

I just started my real estate journey and bought my first house that my wife and I, and our 1 year old were planning on moving into 3 weeks ago.

I am interested in buying a condo or house near a New England ski resort, with the plan to rent it most of the time and while keeping a few weekends open each year for personal use. 

Also, if I am traveling out of the country, they are not dependent on my cell plan, as long as I have wifi I can send and receive calls with a virtual number from anywhere in the world. 

Also I'm planning to partner up with friends to acquire more rental properties. 

Additonally, the rents are very much under market and so I plan on raising the rents $75-100 (and they will still be under market by about $100-150 even after the increase).