Getting Brokers to Take You Seriously

by a searcher from Ouachita Baptist University

11 months ago

Hey Everyone, I'm new to the search fund world (first time searcher). 

Any advice on getting brokers to view you as a serious buyer they should send deal flow to? 

We're setting up our site, have proof of funds, and a one-pager on our criteria, but I feel like I'm missing something. I've quickly figured out it's a different world from CRE brokers and they don't view most newbies as serious buyers. 

Any advice would be great!

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searcher from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

I find when you see deals via your own outreach - and if not a relevant deal for you, share it with your broker network.

10 months ago | like reply | 0 likes

professional from University of Miami

If possible, ask them for a deal sheet that reflects the transactions that they’ve worked on recently.

10 months ago | like reply | 0 likes

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