Good Realtors are not all that easy to find. Good agents possess a very strong sense of the market and are attuned to its nuances and subtle changes. Their approach to their clients needs are well thought out and documented. Of course, we think we’re great agents, but we realize we may not be right for everyone. You can read about our approach here.

Here are a few things that we would do if we were to hire an agent: We would only work with agents that have been in the business for at least five years and that have some advanced designations, like Associate Broker, GRI, CRS, or ABR. Even if you think you know the right agent, you should interview several agents, or at least three. We would call the three top companies in the area and talk with the Managing Broker to ask who their top agents are, and who really works with both sellers and buyers. We think it is important to work with agents who both list properties and represent buyers, because they have a fuller view of the market. We would then interview the agents to choose whom we think best understands our needs and would best represent you. We would probably talk with five or six agents over the phone but actually sit down with only two or three. We would also call their references. Finding a good agent could be one of the most important decisions you can make. Selling your home or buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions there is to make.  To get the highest possible price for the home you are selling or paying the correct price for a home you are buying and to protect yourself from any possible problems requires the use of experienced professionals. Find the best one you can and find one that is able to tell you the truth about your property or about the current market conditions and what would be good homes to buy and not good homes to buy. Don’t choose an agent because they give you the highest price or because they have a bubbly personality; choose them because they have a proven tract record and they know how to represent your best interest.