• Full-time: Preferred
• Years in the business: At least 3, with many in the industry opting to quit after one year of experience.
• Certifications: Property management certifications and industrial certifications are highly valued.
• Number of transactions: A minimum of 10 transactions is preferred, however, a larger number is not always better and should be taken into account.
• How many representing sellers: This is usually based on the number of years of experience in the business.
• The price range of homes: This should be taken into account when determining what can be borrowed.
• Specialization in property types: It is beneficial to specialize in residential and/or investor properties, and also luxury or average property types.
• Specialization in property location: Focusing on Class A, B, or C neighborhoods is beneficial.
• Partnering and co-listing: It is important to know if you are working with someone else or if you are working alone.
• 3 recent landlords who you bought for: These should be able to provide references about their experience.
• Number of teams worked with: It is important to know if they have worked with any teams or if you have solely worked by yourself.
• Number of deals closed in the last 12 months: Having a minimum of 5 deals closed in the last 12 months with a good mix of buyers and sellers is preferred.
• Average sale price: It is important to know the typical sale price of the properties they work with.
• Types of marketing used: Knowing what strategies they use to find listings is key.