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How To Find Multifamily Properties \u2013 Ultimate Guide 2020<\/h2>\n

\u00a0July 06, 2020<\/p>\n

In good times and bad, multifamily properties with five or more units, aka commercial property, can be an excellent investment. Sometimes, the biggest challenge is how to find multifamily properties. In this article, we\u2019ll explore how to find multifamily properties so that you\u2019ll know where to look.<\/p>\n

Best Websites to Find Multifamily Properties<\/h2>\n

If you want to know how to find multifamily properties, we suggest you start with the web. In our estimation, the top three websites are Zillow, CoStar, and LoopNet. Bear in mind that many real estate agents dislike these websites because they create competition.<\/p>\n

All three share similar strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n

Pros<\/h3>\n

Here are four reasons to use a website to find multifamily properties.<\/p>\n

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  1. Early Search:<\/strong> You don\u2019t have to wait until your real estate agent or a lawn sign alerts you to available properties. These sites give you the ability to suss out exactly the type of property you want. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 They also set expectations as to price, location, and value. Moreover, you can better defend against agent happy talk when you know the market landscape in your area.<\/li>\n
  2. Immediate Exposure:<\/strong> Sellers can immediately expose their properties to buyers by listing them on one of these websites. Millions of consumers can learn of properties this way. Most MLS services do this automatically. The effect is to expand the pool of potential buyers, both local and remote.<\/li>\n
  3. Market Health:<\/strong> Buyers and sellers can look at listings on these websites to gauge the relative health of neighborhoods. The listings can also expose bargain properties. Additionally, you can make sure your real estate agent isn\u2019t embellishing a property\u2019s virtues and ignoring its vices.<\/li>\n
  4. Avoid Agents:<\/strong> Sell-by-owner listings bypass agents. This may be a plus if the seller passes along some of the savings to the buyer. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Buyers can use these savings to pay for a buying agent to protect their interests.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Cons<\/h3>\n
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    1. Unrealistic Prices:<\/strong> These websites use algorithms to estimate a property\u2019s value. The algorithm usually depends on tax records and perhaps nothing else. Often, these estimates fail to incorporate a property\u2019s specific good and bad points that impact value. Nothing replaces the importance of a tour, whether in person or virtual. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 You also want to know comparables and, ideally, the contents of an engineer\u2019s report.<\/li>\n
    2. Agent Payola:<\/strong> The agents listed on the website entries pay for the mention. You have no inkling whether these agents are the best or even competent. You don\u2019t even know the listed agents have anything to do with the property. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Do not assume that these agents are somehow vetted by the websites \u2013 they aren\u2019t.<\/li>\n
    3. Job Security:<\/strong> If you somehow think that these websites will eventually replace real estate agents, think again. Many buyers and sellers require a personal relationship with an agent. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 But these websites may decrease overall demand for agents, which should help weed out the weak ones.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      How Assets America\u00ae<\/sup> Can Help<\/h2>\n

      If you\u2019ve located a desirable multifamily property requiring a minimum loan of $10 million or greater, contact Assets America\u00ae<\/sup>. We can arrange funding promptly and with substantially less underwriting hassle than most typical funding sources require.\u00a0 Our motto is: Commercial Financing | Personal Service | Outstanding Results.\u00a0 We\u2019re confident you\u2019ll appreciate our extremely detailed and professional service.\u00a0 Call us today at 206-622-3000<\/strong><\/a> for a confidential conversation, or simply fill out the below form for a prompt response!<\/p>\n

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