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

Real Estate Rookie

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!

Links from the Show

• Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group
• Ashley's Instagram
• Tony's Instagram
• Rookie Youtube Channel
• BiggerPockets Podcast
• KellerWilliams
• BiggerPockets Podcast 353: Turning $5K Into $5K/Month and Retiring at 40 with Tim Rhode
• BiggerPockets Podcast 226: From “D-Student” to $400,000 in Annual Rental Property Cash Flow with David Osborn
• Real Estate Rockstars Podcast
• BiggerPockets Podcast 190: Building 61 Different Passive Streams of Income with Pat Hiban
• Keller Wiliams Bold
• Keller Williams Ignite
• BiggerPockets Podcast 406: 51 Units and $900/Month in Pure Cashflow on a “BRRRRnB” with Shelby OsborneShelby Osborne
• LAPS System
• BiggerPockets Money Podcast
• BiggerPockets Business Podcast
• BiggerPockets Store

Check the full show notes here: http://biggerpockets.com/rookie81

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