Multi-Family Specialist™ is a dynamic and unique real estate professional designation that can be earned by real estate agents. This designation propels agents as the premier real estate professionals in their community, specializing in the market of multi-family properties. Different from any commercial real estate professional designation, MFS™ targets only multi-family properties ranging from two family homes to large apartment buildings.
Choosing to work with an agent that has earned this powerful designation is a smart decision. Agents utilize this designation as a great tool to educate their investor clients regarding many topics.
These top producing and well educated agents are able to intelligently represent both buyers and sellers of multi-family properties, while differentiating themselves from their competition. Additionally, a Multi-Family Specialist will create a powerful marketing plan sell your multi-family property or work with you aggressively to find you a profitable one.
By choosing to work with an agent who has earned the MFS™ designation, you can expect that each agent is proficient in the following topics of expertise:
- Considerations for Investing in Multi-Family Properties
- How to Locate Multi-Family Properties
- Writing Offers on Multi-Family Properties
- Identifying & Comparing Worthy Income Properties
- State and Local Inspections
- Important Calculations to Remember
- How to Read and Create an Income Statement
- How to Value a Multi-Family Property
- Passive Income
- Vacancy Factors
- Closing Cost Expectations
- Professional Advice for Multi-Family Property Owners
- Security Deposits
- Creating Strong and Enforceable Leases
- Section 8 Tenancy
- Advertising
- Tenant Screening
- Tenant Relations
- Evictions
- Management Companies and Their Functions
- Professional Management vs. Self Management
- Condo Conversions
- Utility Bills
- Financing
- Expect the Unexpected
- Building the Value of Multi-Family Properties
- Home Warranties on Multi-Family Properties
- Creative Incentives in Selling Your Multi-Family Listings
- Capital Gains
- 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange
