Real Estate Rookie

81: David Greene on Where Rookies Go Wrong When Looking for an Agent

05.26.2021 - By BiggerPocketsPlay

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A familiar voice pops in for this episode of the Rookie Podcast, it’s David Greene! The real estate agent, investor, entrepreneur, and co-host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate podcast joins us to talk about making the transition to top real estate agent and what new investors can do to find better deals and a great agent.

Most newbie investors want to be hand-held, which makes sense when you’re just starting out. That being said, that may not be the best way to find a great agent who can help you find a profitable deal. David talks through why so many new investors never end up buying, why you aren’t “hiring” an agent, and how to work together to achieve a win-win scenario. As he puts it, you’re in a partnership together, meaning it’s a win-win or a lose-lose.

If you’re trying to become a great agent, make sure you jot down some notes on David’s “medicine and delivery system” analogy where he talks about how he had to change his perceptions to succeed as a real estate agent. Many new agents (and investors) want to wait until they get their first sale/deal to become confident, but you’ll need confidence before you can get the first one!

In This Episode We Cover

What exactly an “investor-friendly” agent is

How David Greene built one of the top real estate teams in America 

How new investors should look at their investor/agent relationships 

Making sure you manage client expectations as an agent especially when working with investors

Who should (and shouldn’t) become a real estate agent 

Using social media to boost your credibility and industry presence

And So Much More!

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