Tell them the price range and area so they can zero in on your needs. They should also look in the newspaper to see what agents have the most advertisements. The busiest agents may not be the best, however, but it's a good place to start. NAR is the nation's largest professional association with about 750,000 members. Its members abide by a code of ethics and are required to take more educational courses than other licensees.
Consumers often look for specific skills and qualities in an agent.
Gaylord suggests asking about the agent's commitment to continuing education during the interview. Gaylord, who is a master instructor for CAR has acquired all of the above designations. His or her first responsibility is to protect your rights. And, look for somebody you have rapport with and someone with good communication skills. MLS is a service that gathers, organizes and distributes information about properties listed by MLS members.