successful. Ask co-workers, friends, family members, neighbors, mortgage brokers, and other agents who do not specialize in your services for the name of a reputable agent with whom they have dealt. Also, mention the names of some agents you are considering, to make sure that acquaintances have not heard anything bad about their performance. A happy client or associate will not hesitate to recommend an agent that exceeded service expectations. Another way to find a good agent is to look online at the profiles of those employed by the top real estate companies in the area. Attend an open house being held by these agents, interact with them, and get their business cards. If you plan to sell, take notes regarding the agent's knowledge, use of promotional materials, and level of interactivity during the open house. Knowing how to find a good agent in an efficient manner will make the home buying or selling process transpire much more quickly and much less painfully. Ask acquaintances for referrals to a real estate agent or Realtorr, look at neighborhood signs, and conduct an online search to find the profiles of agents with the top local real estate agencies. Then attend an open house and see how the agent interacts with potential buyers. This will yield valuable information and the best agent will rise to the top of the list.