This agent might be useful like any other to gain access to resources unavailable to general public, like notary records and transaction history for a property. The agent has a good customer oriented approach to make client comfy and start trusting him, but don't be fooled - like any other broker his interest is one and only - sell and get his commission. Do your homework, and don't trust anyone. Do not use his referred inspectors, notaries, etc. Hire your own expertise after researching the subject.
Even though we were under no obligation, we included this agent in the deal for the property we found ourselves. It wasn't in any listings from him. And we regreted it big time. We were too naive to think that he was there to represent our interests. Especially after being referred by someone we knew it we took it for granted to rely on his integrity. Big mistake on our part.
This agent might be useful like any other to gain access to resources unavailable to general public, like notary records and transaction history for a property. The agent has a good customer oriented approach to make client comfy and start trusting him, but don't be fooled - like any other broker his interest is one and only - sell and get his commission. Do your homework, and don't trust anyone. Do not use his referred inspectors, notaries, etc. Hire your own expertise after researching the subject. Even though we were under no obligation, we included this agent in the deal for the property we found ourselves. It wasn't in any listings from him. And we regreted it big time. We were too naive to think that he was there to represent our interests. Especially after being referred by someone we knew it we took it for granted to rely on his integrity. Big mistake on our part.