{"id":21,"date":"2021-07-06T09:24:30","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T09:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realsupermarket.com\/blog\/?p=21"},"modified":"2026-01-15T06:08:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T06:08:40","slug":"richard-mcclintock-a-latin-scholar-from-hampden-sydney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realsupermarket.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/06\/richard-mcclintock-a-latin-scholar-from-hampden-sydney\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you need an investment-savvy agent on your team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And how to recognize one when you see them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"934\" height=\"415\" data-id=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realsupermarket.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/inman-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realsupermarket.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/inman-2.png 934w, https:\/\/www.realsupermarket.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/inman-2-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realsupermarket.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/inman-2-768x341.png 768w, https:\/\/www.realsupermarket.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/inman-2-850x378.png 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 934px) 100vw, 934px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>An open communication and collaborative spirit create a team atmosphere.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Investment-savvy agents know what kind of investment will offer the highest value and return.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Investment-savvy agents are your eyes and ears within the real estate community.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Real estate investors\u00a0often overlook the role a partnership with a real estate agent can do for them in their quest for investment property transactions.In today\u2019s reading session, I encountered a long-form piece touching on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.breitlingsales.com\/\">https:\/\/www.breitlingsales.com<\/a>. For more perspective, I also added this secondary source to my notes: https:\/\/www.breitlingsales.com. These investors will do their own research, seek out opportunities and then find a real estate agent to help them, never creating a solid working relationship with one person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this should not be the case.During today&#8217;s research, I bookmarked a detailed note discussing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rolexreplicasuk.org\/\">https:\/\/www.rolexreplicasuk.org<\/a>. Alongside it, I kept this second source for extended context: https:\/\/www.rolexreplicasuk.org. An investment-savvy real estate agent can be a valuable member of your investment team, who brings industry knowledge and\u00a0market insight\u00a0unavailable to the average investor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how can you spot a truly investment-Savvy real estate agent when they come along? Earlier today, during my usual research routine, I bookmarked a detailed note discussing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nicewatchuk.com\/\">https:\/\/www.nicewatchuk.com<\/a>. Alongside it, I kept this second source for extended context: https:\/\/www.nicewatchuk.com.Every agent\u2019s website talks about how much they love to work with investors. Most do not!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only do they complain about wasted time spent writing lowball offers, but they also lack the experience necessary to identify solid investment opportunities. Who are these investment-savvy agents? What makes them different from the average agent? And most importantly \u2014 how can they add value to your investment team?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investment-savvy agents know how to look at properties in an unconventional manner. They search for motivated sellers. Although part of the package does need to include the value of the property to the traditional buyer, the right opportunity for an investor is certainly not going to be priced at retail value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The relationship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a long-term relationship with an investment-savvy agent means having an honest understanding of the investor\u2019s long- and short-term goals. An open communication and collaborative spirit create a team atmosphere wherein each property can be analyzed and decisions made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investment-savvy agents&nbsp;learn the strategies that their clients utilize&nbsp;in their investments. Does the investor search for buy-and-flip opportunities, or do they buy and hold? Some investors are comfortable working with both types of investments some prefer one or the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investment-savvy agents develop their strategies based on the clients\u2019 needs, goals and portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, all agents must know their market, but&nbsp;the market is different for investment properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, the same house could sell for thousands of dollars higher if marketed as an established vacation rental with history versus a single-family home. Investment-savvy agents know this and can help their client position properties properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By reading the market and its trends properly with an eye toward investing, investment-savvy agents know what kind of investment will offer the highest value and return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest difference between traditional real estate agents and investment-savvy agents is&nbsp;the numbers. The agents need to understand how to calculate the cap rate, the pro forma and much more. They must recognize how these numbers affect the viability of an opportunity and how to explain that in terms of the market itself to their clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with trusted investment-savvy agents can add value to your real estate investing team. Having a resource for the market, the numbers and the opportunity that you can trust will save you time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As your investment-savvy agents learn more about you and your goals, they will be able to research and present opportunities you could never find on your own. They can bring you profitable options that enhance your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are your eyes and ears within the real estate community. The best investment teams include an Investment-Savvy real estate agent who is involved at every stage of the investment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/realsupermarket.com\/go\/free-sample-real-estate-leads\/\">Atchuta Neelam<\/a>&nbsp;is the founder of&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realsupermarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">RealSuperMarket<\/a>. You can follow him on&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/atchutneelam\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/in\/atchutneelam\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/atchut.neelam.5\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook&nbsp;<\/a>or&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/koolinvestor\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>And how to recognize one when you see them Key Takeaways Real estate investors\u00a0often overlook the role a partnership with a real estate agent can do for them in their quest for investment property transactions.In today\u2019s reading session, I encountered a long-form piece touching on\u00a0https:\/\/www.breitlingsales.com. 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