Looking For New Listings
I'd like to receive new listings on and off market as they become available delivered straight to my email. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what distribution lists I can subscribe to? Specifically in Toronto / GTA. Thanks 
[{"id": "e4j3645", "text": "I would figure out who the big shops are and subscribe to their listing service. It\u2019s free to sign up and you can pick and choose what you want to sent to you.", "replies": [{"id": "e4j3gop", "text": "Thanks. I was under the impression that the best way to go about this is to get on an individual brokers distribution list rather than going through large shops such as CBRE, Cushman, JLL etc. ", "replies": [{"id": "e4j9v0w", "text": "Well if you want to get to know some brokers you could reach out to them on an individual basis to introduce yourself and let them know who you are and what you\u2019re wanting to do and ask for them to put you on the list. ", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "e4j5sro", "text": "Brokers don\u2019t show their \u201coff-market\u201d listings to the entire market. They show them to people that they have worked with before or are very active in the market. ", "replies": [{"id": "e4j65q4", "text": "So basically I need to grow relationships with brokers in order to be shown their off-market listings? Do you think I should ask senior management to introduce me to some brokers they have worked with or to fully try building connections on my own? ", "replies": [{"id": "e4j68fl", "text": "Define senior management ", "replies": [{"id": "e4j6i9p", "text": "I am on a team with 4 people including myself. I am the most Junior so basically any of the three guys who are above me. I just wouldn't see it being beneficial to become close with the people they are already close with. I'd like to find younger brokers who I can grow with and build relationships with. ", "replies": [{"id": "e4l94bd", "text": "There's almost always a networking group for young brokers. Ask around in your area / industry about what the best HH's and networking events are. ", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "e4j7hd8", "text": "If you are an agent/broker you could subscribe to your local MLS and get daily/weekly updates.\n\nIf you\u2019re not, you can try to get a broker/agent to send you what I mentioned above. You can also subscribe to mailing lists from firms you think will have properties you\u2019re looking for.", "replies": [{"id": "e4j7ntc", "text": "Thanks, I have access to MLS and it is definitely helpful. What mailing lists are you subscribed to? ", "replies": [{"id": "e4j7rod", "text": "I get two weekly emails on Sunday. One that tells me properties that were leased or sold, and one that tells me new properties for sale and lease.", "replies": [{"id": "e4j83xn", "text": "How can I subscribe to these email lists? What market are you in? ", "replies": [{"id": "e4jbnsv", "text": "I'm in the United States. Our MLS has an option to receive email blasts upon signing up. You can choose how often and when you get them exactly. Hopefully, your MLS offers the same service.", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}, {"id": "e4j83lw", "text": "What MLS are you finding deals for your REIT in?  Lol..", "replies": [{"id": "e4j8t05", "text": "I don't understand your question. I am in the Toronto market if that's what you're asking. ", "replies": [{"id": "e4j8z36", "text": "You need to define the type of assets your firm is trying to buy then figure out who the players are in that space.  You\u2019ve been given a very elementary task and are looking for a lazy solution.  I give you one month unless your dad is a hot shot real estate developer. ", "replies": [{"id": "e4j98bv", "text": "Thanks for your encouraging words. ", "replies": [], "depth": 6}, {"id": "e4j9i83", "text": "Our companies investment strategy is of one that is opportunistic. I just graduated university and have started working here three weeks ago. I am helping prospect and find potential investment opportunities as a side role when I have some down time. I am working as their analyst to help build and run models on excel. Is that a better explanation of what I am trying to do? ", "replies": [{"id": "e4j9k2n", "text": "What are the last 3 deals that they bought..", "replies": [{"id": "e4j9q43", "text": "I'd rather not disclose too much information but they just sold an investment property in the heart of Toronto, and are currently looking at buying a studio in the east end of Toronto. ", "replies": [{"id": "e4j9xwh", "text": "Whatever man.  Studio?  I don\u2019t even know.. is there a deal size?  Do they want apartments? Retail? Fucking house flips? If you don\u2019t know what they want how are you going to show them something to buy. You\u2019re going to waste their time and look like a dick.\n\nStart by requesting a meeting with the principal and ask him what he thinks are opportunities in today\u2019s market.  Don\u2019t bring him shit because it will be a dumb deal guaranteed.  Fucking melon head intern. ", "replies": [{"id": "e4je7od", "text": "Can you please let me know what you do and why you\u2019re acting like such a hot shot behind closed doors. \n\nIt would be nice if you politely offered some guidance to a young kid just starting up in the industry instead of speaking down on me. \n\nI will request a meeting with the principal as I think that is good advice. I am only on to my third week so I am still learning and trying to best prepare myself for the future. ", "replies": [{"id": "e4jlt6s", "text": "First step is understanding you don\u2019t know shit.  Anyone can do math.  Ask smart questions that show you are interested in understanding what he knows about the business and learning.  If he tells you to check something out, do it and follow up a week later showing what you found out.  Be humble.  You\u2019re going to be dealing with people like me in this business so get used to it. ", "replies": [], "depth": 11}, {"id": "e4luw2r", "text": "Bro I\u2019m 3 months into it as well, just got my ass ripped into today as a matter of fact. I\u2019ve fought in Iraq and Afghanistan and did the Army for 8 years. This industry is tough! Don\u2019t let shit talking hatters jump on your shit, KC fuck head. \n\nBest thing to do is be Johnny on the spot. Don\u2019t rush into anything without doing your home work, and be honest with how much work and the level/quality of it. \n\nListen to what your seniors are looking for, who they are taking to, how they are corresponding and what the strategic mission is. What would you do better, and note it. Google networking events, go to them habitually. Leads will come. Oh and keep a notebook to write everything down. \n\nYou\u2019re the hunter, the deal is the deer, outmaneuver, out smart, and kill it, so you can eat. \n\nI\u2019m giving advice from the shit I\u2019ve fucked up thus far. ", "replies": [], "depth": 11}], "depth": 10}], "depth": 9}], "depth": 8}], "depth": 7}], "depth": 6}], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "e4jgezl", "text": "A lot of larger brokerage houses have E-blast mailing lists. As you form relationships in your market/business line you\u2019ll be added to those. Couldn\u2019t hurt to send an email to some juniors at those houses and ask to be added to the eblast list. You won\u2019t get off market listings but you will usually get 1-4 emails a month with their current listings as well as when they list a new property. ", "replies": [{"id": "e4jhd4e", "text": "Thanks, this was the response I was looking for. ", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "e4onimr", "text": "There are many brokerages offering updated [commercial listing as well as residential listings in Toronto](http://www.spectrumrealtyservices.com/listings). You can subscribe and get lists via mails!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]