Getting Brokers to Take You Seriously

January 05, 2024

by a searcher from Ouachita Baptist University in Washington, DC, USA

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!

Reply by an intermediary
from Gonzaga University in Tacoma, WA, USA

Hey bro, unfortunately most brokers aren't serious. Sorry I said it. Just take yourself serious and act like a professional and you'll be good. Happy to connect more if you'd like.

Reply by a searcher
from The Juilliard School in Seattle, WA, USA

I have had very few brokers ask for proof of funds, and if they do, I move on to other deals. In my experience, most brokers do not request proof of funds.

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