Five benefits to using a knowledgeable agent when wholesaling properties for real estate investment.
1. They Can Find the Deals- they know what you are looking for and no how to spot investment deals and wholesaling opportunities no matter if you are in Northern VA and the DC Metro areas or whatever market you are in.
2. They provide Market Analysis- because agents have access to the mls, they can give you accurate comps for solds, pendings, actives, and rentals. This will help an investor analyze what kind of deal is best for a property: Flip, Rent for cash flow, pre-hab, or wholesale outright.
3. Access to Properties- when you need to view the interior of homes the agents have access. Real Estate for sale in Northern VA can often be locked up for fear of vandelism. NoVA real estate agents and all agent will be able to legally gain access to these properties.
4. Marketing for Buyers- Agents can help you find buyers throught out the greater DC Metro area, they have access to buyers in their contact management databases, they can hold (proper) open houses, they can get buyers preapproved, and they know other investors.
5. They can Navigate the process- In the beginning they can help provide you with correct legal contracts, in the middle they can assist with coordinating with a title company to run title for liens and problems, and at the end they can coordinate with vendors, contractors, and help you prepare for closing. When issues arrise they can help you think outside the box to solve issues.