Hiring Guide
Real estate is one of the largest financial decisions most people ever make — and one where the advice you get is often compromised by commission structures. This guide helps you find a truly independent real estate expert who will tell you what you need to hear.
Use these in an intro call or first session to quickly assess fit and expertise.
1.Have you advised on properties similar to this one — same type, price range, and market?
Why it matters: Real estate is intensely local and type-specific. A residential advisor may be poorly positioned to advise on commercial.
2.What comparable sales or rental data would you use to evaluate this property, and what do they show?
Why it matters: Gets you into the actual analysis immediately. How they answer reveals whether they're working from data or instinct.
3.What's the biggest risk in this deal that I might be underestimating?
Why it matters: Independent advisors who see deals regularly know where buyers and investors typically get hurt.
4.If this were your money, would you proceed — and on what terms?
Why it matters: Forces a direct opinion. Advisors who hedge everything aren't giving you what you're paying for.
5.What would you negotiate differently in this deal, and what's your basis for that?
Why it matters: Negotiation guidance is often the highest-value output of a real estate consultation.
Real estate consulting sessions are direct and numbers-focused. Your expert will review the specific property, market, or decision you're facing — analyzing comparable sales, cash flow potential, risk factors, and negotiation strategy. You'll leave with a clear-eyed view of the opportunity, not a sales pitch.