MY GOAL is to create a real estate relationship with you so strong that you will refer me to your friends and business associates. Ninety per cent of real estate transactions are done by 10 per cent of the agents. Don't choose a new, inexperienced agent. Equally, a poor choice would be an experienced agent who hasn't kept current with education and new real estate developments and technology. Make certain the agent is a Certified Residential Specialist and a Graduate of the Realtor Institute.
Experience is no longer the only criterion.
All companies have a variety of agents, some better than others. Chose a strong agent. You will depend on the ethics, integrity, and hard work of the individual agent, not the real estate company to make your real estate transaction go smoothly. Make sure the agent has a brochure or portfolio, several letters of recommendation, updated education, and a statement of how the agent works. Never choose a real estate agent just because they are associated with the company who has the most houses available for sale.