What's the difference between a Real Estate Consultant and an Agent?
Consultants offer strategic advice, requiring specialized knowledge, while agents focus on buying and selling.
Real estate consultants (if licensed) and agents may facilitate property transactions but differ in focus and education.
The main difference lies in their roles and level of preparation: a consultant provides expert advice on a range of topics, including real estate investments, mortgages, financial and market analysis, neighborhood dynamics, pricing strategy, and negotiation, while an agent or broker primarily facilitates property transactions.
In truth, a highly qualified, experienced agent provides some of the services a consultant offers. A consultant, by definition, is expected to have the financial and analytical skills to support the investigation of alternatives and to analyze market dynamics.
Real estate consultants, also known as real estate advisors, offer guidance on residential and commercial properties, may assist in mortgage financing and valuation, and provide insight on special situation purchases.
A consultant who is also your agent/broker provides a menu of services to enhance and improve your buying or selling experience.
Can a Real estate Consultant also be a Real Estate Agent?
Can a real estate consultant also be a real estate agent?
Consultant vs Agent, Broker or Realtor
Consultant as Agent, Broker or Realtor
Yes, a consultant can also be an agent, broker and realtor.
A subset of consultants are licensed as agents/brokers and are thus available to handle the research and the purchase/sale transaction.
In this case, a consultant provides service at the front end of the transaction in the form of research and advice and at the close of the engagement as a licensed agent or broker providing additional services such as negotiation and document processing.
Why Hire Zero Hour Group and Tom Levine as your Real Estate Consultant and Broker?
It makes sense to hire the combo player.
The combination of a licensed broker and a consultant offers the best of both worlds.
The universe of real estate consultants that are also real estate agents or brokers is a small subset of real estate professionals.
I have an MBA in Finance, extensive background in financial markets, keep current on local real estate issues, and focus on transactions in residential, commercial and investment properties.
As a consultant and a licensed real estate broker, I can be paid upon the close of sale (as a broker) or by fee-based agreement.
Please reach out if you would like to schedule a consultation.
Tom Levine, Real Estate Broker (CADRE #02052698) and Consultant
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Tom Levine brings an unparalleled blend of creativity, expertise, and adaptability.
Through his role as the founder of Zero Hour Group and his multifaceted career as a business advisor, strategist, fundraiser, and real estate broker, he has demonstrated a consistent ability to deliver quantifiable results.
His comprehensive understanding of finance and a keen interest in real estate, technology, media, and capital formation positions him as a valued advisor with a global perspective.
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