Thread by @StephenPunwasi

If you're buying real estate, there are only two kinds of Realtors you want.

The thing they have in common is they both understand long-term and non-monetary value. Here's what to look for.

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2. The first is "buy when it's right for you" agents, that know you don't need to be convinced.

People will always want to own their own home, and need a secure anchor in a neighborhood, or a commercial property to conduct business.

3. These agents will explain that you should buy what you can afford, don't stretch yourself, and timing the market is *really* hard.

Would you gamble a slightly bigger home for a few bucks a month, or do you want to own a place now because you have kids or whatever?

4. These are non-monetary issues. What's the value of knocking something off your list today so you can have a kid or make memories in your home?

Those things have no value to me, but they might to you. Consider those factors.

5. The second kind is the "give it to me straight" type of agents. They tell you info regardless of whether it's good or bad. Typically investor-oriented commercial agents.

They're developing a reputation for high volume clients, & are looking for repeat biz, not a sale.

6. Probably not in your market but good accounts to follow as examples of "give it me straight agents" with solid market insights that might be beyond what a regular buyer needs:
- @JShamess
- @areacode416
- @daniel_foch
- @JohnWake

7. some agents to follow that are good at "buy when it's right for you":
- @agentgina1
- @Hutchyman
- @REWoman
- @loveurhome
- @dfwaaronlayman
- @agenthinsch

also shoutout to @davidlamarand in Detroit, who's been dealing with me buying a gift for like a year and is still super nice despite the fact I'm super annoying.