2. Commercial and residential investment
properties pose unique challenges to investors,
but real estate agents - because of their
experience and training - can help clients
successfully navigate the purchase process.
3. Investors should seek a knowledgeable agent
who has experience dealing with the types of
investment properties they
are considering. The
agent should determine
the needs, goals and
objectives of the investor.
The groundwork can be laid
at an initial meeting with the agent.
4. After the initial meeting, the
real estate agent should be
able to give investors a list
of potential properties that
meet their criteria. From these,
a series of showing appointments
will be scheduled to further narrow the
properties. The hope is that these first showings
result in the investors finding their ideal
property. The reality is that the investors may
have to repeat this process several times.
5. Once a property is selected, an offer is drafted.
This is where a real estate agent’s training,
experience and education really come into play.
Commercial property offers more challenges
than residential sales, so a professional can offer
timely advice concerning conditions and clauses
in the sales contract and can guide investors
through the negotiation process.
6. Real estate agents can prompt
and guide investors through the
steps of a sale. Agents can help
find professionals to deal with conditions of the
sale and other issues. They can also make sure
that issues are dealt with before the final closing
date, cutting off potential problems before they
arise.
