Finding Brokers and Properties

Finding Brokers and Properties

The real problem is not finding brokers or properties. The real challenge is sorting through the offerings. There are a lot of good ways to “check out” a broker. There are so many brokers that it may be hard to select which one(s) to check out. Folks who like to play on the internet can search an area and choose whoever comes up 1st in Google. Is this really the best approach.

Brokers on the internet may be like golfers. An old acquaintance told me one time. “ If you shoot more than 100, you have no business on the golf course. “If you shoot less than 70, you have no business.” The REALTOR®, and if you are in a country where there are REALTORS® you should always use one, who hits the top of google probably spends too much time on the computer and not enough in the real estate business.

The best way to choose a broker is to ask a broker that you trust for a recommendation. Ask the recommended broker to provide a list of properties in their market. If you have done an internet search and found a property that looks attractive. Let the broker earn their bread by researching the property and giving you more information. Of course you could always ask me.

David Segrest is a REALTOR® in Charlotte NC. His website is http://www.segrestrealty.com His email is david@segrestrealty.com He is also a contributor on Argentina to: http://realestatebloginternational.com/