Buy on the inside track

Shop with an agent

If you’re a serious and prepared buyer, we can connect you with a member of the Roofstock Certified Agent Network to get personalized guidance in starting or growing your rental investment portfolio.

Why work with a Roofstock Certified Agent?

An experienced agent is often the first member of your on-the-ground team. Roofstock Certified Agents are investor-centric, licensed real estate agents handpicked by Roofstock to help buyers make stronger offers and achieve investing success. Our curated network of customer-obsessed agents has a track record of success totaling over $86 million in transactions in 2022. Roofstock interviews and qualifies top agents in high-demand markets who put their wealth of investing experience to work for our high-intent buyers, potentially saving you time and resources.

Available markets

Atlanta, GA
Augusta, GA
Austin, TX
Birmingham, AL
Charleston, SC
Cleveland, OH
Columbia, SC
Greenville, SC
Houston, TX

Huntsville, AL
Indianapolis, IN
Jackson, MS
Jacksonville, FL
Killeen, TX
Las Vegas, NV
Little Rock, AR
Lubbock, TX
Macon, GA
Montgomery, AL

Orlando, FL
Pittsburgh, PA
San Antonio, TX
Savannah, GA
Spartanburg, SC
Springfield, MO
St. Louis, MO
Tampa, FL
Tulsa, OK
Waco, TX

What to do when you have a preferred market

Apply to the Shop with an Agent program today!

Here’s what you get when you shop with an agent in your preferred market on Roofstock
  • Introduction to a Roofstock Certified Agent with extensive local market knowledge
  • Coaching on offer-making strategies in that market before making an offer
  • Agent representation from negotiation to closing

 

Are you preapproved?

This program is designed for transaction-ready investors who know the market in which they want to invest. Agents will ask you to provide them with a preapproval letter if you are financing, or proof of funds if purchasing in cash, before proceeding.

Request preapproval from Axos Mortgage

You are not required to use the above lender as a condition of qualifying for this program, submitting an offer, or purchasing property on the Roofstock Marketplace. If you intend to finance your transaction and have not yet been preapproved, you may wish to first contact a third-party lender like the one named above. You are free to shop for a lender and choose the one you believe provides the best services and rates. If you use the above lender, Roofstock may receive a fee or financial benefit, subject to applicable laws.

Ready to get connected?

Here’s a quick overview of how it works:

Choose a market.

Where do you want to invest?

Find out if you’re a match for the program.
Get connected with an agent.

Once your qualification has been confirmed, you’ll be connected with a Roofstock Certified Agent in your preferred market.

Shop with an agent.

Go house-hunting with the help of your agent to find rental properties that match your investing goals, and develop strategies for moving forward with an offer.

Make an informed offer.

Your agent will guide you in making a market-appropriate offer for the property and work with you through closing if your offer is accepted. You’ll also have access to Roofstock tools and resources after closing.

See if you qualify

Let us know your investment experience and criteria to ensure you qualify. Note that all questions require an answer.

What to do when you have a preferred property

Here’s what you get when you submit a property on Roofstock:
  • Roofstock’s data-driven analytics
  • Key insights about the local market from a Roofstock Certified Agent

Find out if your property qualifies to be purchased through Roofstock

Currently serving:

Atlanta, GA
Augusta, GA
Austin, TX
Birmingham, AL
Charleston, SC
Cleveland, OH
Columbia, SC
Greenville, SC
Houston, TX

Huntsville, AL
Indianapolis, IN
Jackson, MS
Jacksonville, FL
Killeen, TX
Las Vegas, NV
Little Rock, AR
Lubbock, TX
Macon, GA
Montgomery, AL

Orlando, FL
Pittsburgh, PA
San Antonio, TX
Savannah, GA
Spartanburg, SC
Springfield, MO
St. Louis, MO
Tampa, FL
Tulsa, OK
Waco, TX

Here’s how it works:

Submit a property.

Using the property submission form, fill in details about a property that is currently listed for sale on a multiple listing service (MLS) or another property listing site and not currently listed on the Roofstock Marketplace. The property must be in one of the Roofstock markets.

Connect with a vetted Roofstock Certified Agent.

Our Certified Agent Network is comprised of investor-focused agents, and you will be assigned to one who is licensed in the property’s area to help you review investment properties.

Make an offer.

Submit your offer through the Certified Agent. Before submitting, your agent will help you:

  • Review the financials.
  • Answer questions about the process.
  • Understand key insights about the local market.

Enter escrow.

Once your offer is accepted, you will work with the Certified Agent to schedule a property inspection (but an inspection is not required). Your agent will guide you through the entire purchase process, including negotiations and post-close assistance.

Close the transaction.

Celebrate—because you just purchased a new investment property! Here are a few Roofstock resources to consider after you close:

  • Property management. Consider hiring a property manager to deal with day-to-day operations so you can concentrate on building your investment.
  • Stessa. Maximize profits through smart money management, automated income and expense tracking, personalized reporting, and more.
  • The Roofstock Blog. Stay up to date on all things real estate investing with articles on specific markets, buying, selling, strategy, trends and research, and more!

Frequently asked questions

General program questions

Do I have to be a Roofstock customer to submit a property or market?

No. Any buyer who is preapproved can submit a property or apply to the Shop with an Agent program, although you will need to create a Roofstock account to take advantage of the benefits of buying through Roofstock.

What experience do Roofstock Certified Agents have?

Each member of the Roofstock Certified Agent Network is a full-time real estate professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience and extensive local real estate knowledge. They are vetted to have a minimum number of transactions under their belt and previous experience working with out-of-state investors to make you feel confident and knowledgeable at every part of the purchase process. Go to the Certified Agent Network home page for more information.

Do I have to communicate with my real estate agent through the Roofstock platform?

No. You and your agent can communicate through whichever channel you prefer.

How much does the Shop with an Agent program cost?

It’s free to submit a property or market. Your agent earns a commission, which is paid by the seller. Roofstock will earn a referral fee from the Certified Agent if you successfully purchase a property. 

Why not just go through my own local real estate agent?

With our Shop with an Agent program, you gain the benefits of working with a vetted Roofstock Certified Agent and insights from the data-driven technology we use to underwrite and analyze homes for investment potential.

In which markets is this program currently available?

View the markets in which the Shop with an Agent program is available.