Real Estate Investors - How to Deal With a Toronto Real Estate Agent
We will guide you how to deal with a Toronto Real Estate Lawyer. While most qualified homebuyers with a
ready down payment and good credit history are more than welcome by any Toronto
real estate agent, a real estate investor is seen as a pain.
First of all, like any businessperson, a real estate agent
likes making a quick and hassle-free profit. Secondly, many real estate agents
do not have the experience, expertise, or willingness to handle the creative
deals that real estate investors need.
Nevertheless, real estate investors have no choice but to
use an agent because that is the only place where they can access the Multiple
Listing Service (MLS).
Therefore, it is in the best interest of the investor to get
on the "good" side of a real estate agent. Here are a few tips...
1. Offer a fast closing. Real estate agents love
"quick" deals. Also, real estate agents are much more likely to take
you seriously if you offer a fast closing.
2. Offer a down payment. Most real estate investors are used
to paying little or no upfront payment, however, if you want a realtor take you
seriously than offer a serious down payment.
More often than not, a real estate agent will recommend the
home seller accept a lower offer if the overall package is better...meaning the
offer has a higher down payment and a faster, hassle-free closing.
3. Try persuading the real estate agent to allow you to
present the offer directly to the seller (with the agent present of course).
You want the seller to hear the offer directly from you, as no one else can
match your precision and passion in presenting the offer.
As a real estate investor you may come across many
uncooperative real estate agents. A number of Toronto real estate agents would
prefer not to work with real estate investors because it requires more work
than simply writing up a contract and handing over the keys. Don't get
discouraged though...there are also many Toronto real estate agents who enjoy
working with real estate investors...especially those that follow the tips
above.
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