The Right Real Estate Agent Can Make You Rich. David Kline Lovett

but still cost time, aggravation, and money. We must do everything we can to minimize the damage caused by them, which is why having the right agent who carries a hefty E and O insurance is imperative.

      A Real Estate Resource

      Most real estate trainers (teachers) will have you start your real estate business by surrounding yourself with a team of professionals. This is sound advice and is essential to a real estate investor who is just starting out.

      Your agent is the perfect source for you to get started. A real estate agent has already established relationships in the business. They know who does a good job and who doesn't do as well. Your agent knows who is pleasant and easy to work with. They know who gets their work done and who does it quickly. All of these characteristics could make the difference between you having a successful project or a failed one.

      There are so many things that can go wrong. All it takes is one small problem personality to ruin a project and cause unnecessary headaches. To give you an idea, a real estate agent can help you find the best available:

      1.Title representatives

      2.Escrow officers

      3.Lenders

      4.Termite inspectors

      5.Inspection company representatives

      6.Property insurance

      7.Home protection insurance

      8.Lawyers (many have their own or have access through a board of Realtors)

      9.Contractors

      10.Appraisers

      11.Other investors

      12.Hard money lenders

      13.Credit repair

      14.Mold inspectors and repair

      15.Roofers

      16.Painters

      17.Carpet and floor installers

      18.Electricians

      19.Plumbers

      20.Landscapers

      21.Trash removers

      22.Demolition crews

      23.Buyers