The One Step You Can't Skip
A lot of people skip this step when they find a listed property that looks promising. CALL. THE. BROKER. Seriously—before you do the underwriting, get excited about returns, or debate what kind of offer to send… pick up the phone. If you’re just analyzing a property on paper, you’re only seeing the surface. You have zero idea what the real story is. Always ask the broker: 👉 Is the seller open to seller financing or taking payments over time? 👉 Do they have any debt that needs to be paid off? 👉 Are they flexible—or are they open to how we do deals? 👉 Is the property in a challenging area or are there other risks? 👉 Have there been any offers yet? If so, what happened with them? 👉 What's the property condition? What does good condition mean to you? This call tells you whether it’s worth spending more time or just walking away. 🧠 Don’t Assume — Confirm It’s tempting to assume listed deals are tight, tapped out, or that there’s no room. You won’t know unless you ASK. Want an edge in these conversations? Comment 📞 and I’ll send you my guide to building credibility with brokers.