7 Tips for Finding the Best Real Estate Agent for Your Property
Real estate agents are a dime a dozen these days, but the good ones are few and far between. Before choosing an agent, do your research. It will pay off tenfold in terms of maximizing the selling price of your home, minimizing listing time and ensuring that the selling and closing process will go smoothly. Choosing the right real estate agent is a crucial part of the selling process. Here are seven tips to help you make the most intelligent decision for your property and your needs:
1. Don’t hire a realtor just because a friend recommends them
Many people hire someone based only on a friend’s recommendation and wind up with poor representation.
2. Find an expert
To best serve your needs, find someone who demonstrates knowledge of your area, expertise in the process, and strong marketing skills.
3. Find out how the agent plans on marketing your property
Gone are the days when a home can just show up in MLS and be sold. Top real estate agents actually have a marketing process and their sales volumes speak for themselves. Realtors that are good at marketing and selling homes have strong track records, minimum listing periods and maximum selling prices.
4. Find out how many properties the real estate agent you are considering has actually listed and sold in the past year
How many properties similar to yours have they personally sold in the last year? (Beware real estate “team” statistics, as the lead agent might be taking credit for the production of several junior agents.)
5. What is the agent’s market list time?
How long do similar properties stay on market with this agent compared to the market average?
6. Find an agent that knows how to use the internet and social media to market your home
Make sure your agent is active on the top online home shopping web sites and has experience using technology to market your home (e.g., Twitter, Facebook).
7. Get a first hand feel for the agents
Interview several agents in person and find one you feel you can trust and will enjoy working with, and that will best represent you as a seller before making a final decision.
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I think how the agent does their marketing says a lot. A big part of selling a home comes down to marketing. My sister is trying to find herself a good realtor, I’ll tell her to pay attention to how they market.
I like the fifth tip here that talked about comparing the list times of an agent versus the average market time for a listing. This will really help in planning out the timeline of getting your home sold. It’s hard to plan things like that out because it depends on so many factors, such as the current market or season of the year, but asking about it to your potential agent could give you at least a semi-accurate estimate for a start. We’ll have to try this out when we start looking for an agent, next month.
I need to find a real estate agent to sell my house. I hadn’t taken into account how important it is now-a-days for an agent to know how to use the internet to sell your house. I will keep this in mind and ask about it so I find the best agent.
I’m looking to get a real estate agent to help my find a house. I appreciate the information about how you should find an agent that knows how to use the internet and social media. Something else to consider is to get a real estate agent that you are comfortable with and get along with.
I really love what you said about how you should find someone who demonstrates knowledge of your area, expertise in the process, and strong marketing skills. I’m planning on moving to be closer to mother, and will be needing a real estate agent. I want someone who really knows the neighborhoods, so that I can find a place that is quiet and safe to raise a family. Thanks for the informative read.
My wife and I have been trying to sell our condo for a long time “by owner”. Months have gone by and we haven’t had any walk-through’s and so we have been thinking about hiring a real estate agent. This article talks about finding an agent who’s expertise is to sell your property because we have a non traditional condo!
It was nice to know that choosing the right real estate agent is a crucial part of the selling process. We are needing to move within the next four months due to my husband’s promotion at his work that is taking us to the west coast. I will be sure to take some time out of my day in order to find an agent that can help us soon!
I agree that you would want to hire a realtor who is an expert. I would imagine that you would want to consider how long they have been in business and their knowledge before you hire them. I’m looking for someone to help sell my home so I’ll have to choose someone who is experienced.
My husband wants to invest in real estate. Finding an expert is a smart idea, so that you can know that they will know the area and process. Another thing to consider is to get an agent that can also help you find a way to manage your property so that you don’t have to stress.
There are so many tactics that can be used to get attention. I agree with the article that knowing how the agent markets your home will be a benefit to you. If they use a lot of strategies to market the home, then it will be more visible and will likely be sold faster.
Thanks for the great tips. My favorite tip you mentioned was to best serve your needs, find someone who demonstrates knowledge of your area, expertise in the process, and strong marketing skills. I have quite a few little things that I would love to have included in the home and neighborhood, and the only way I could find that is if I work with a true expert real estate agent. I’ll have to start searching online, and see if i can find one.
I agree that you would want to know how a realtor will market your home. it would seem that you would want to find someone who will use various different methods to get your home into the market. I’m looking for some help selling my home so I’ll have to find someone who will use many different marketing strategies to do so.
My parents have been wanting to move near me and their other three kids since they don’t have much long to live. It was handy to know that make sure your agent is active on the top online home shopping web sites and has experience using technology to market your home. I am no expert but I would imagine that getting the right agent would help them get the house that is close to ours!
Thanks for the tips for hiring a real estate agent. We are getting ready to sell our home so we can move our family into a bigger space, and we want to find the best realtor we can to make this happen. I like that you mentioned to ask how long similar properties being sold by the agent stay on the market. That can give you a good idea of how long it will take to sell.
I like your advice to look into potential real estate agent’s track record to figure out their methods and techniques. This would be a great way to find one that will be able to handle your needs. You’d probably want to look online and try and meet with previous clients so that you can figure out how they work so you can ensure you choose a real estate agent that will provide you with the best service.
I like how the article points out that you should find an agent that knows how to utilize technology in order to find a home. I don’t have any home selling experience, so experience would be the number one reason why I would want to work with a real estate agent. It seems like nowadays social media and the internet are the number one way of conveyancing property, so an agent that can use those effectively would be high on my priority list.
I appreciate you talking about how good real estate agents are great at marketing homes. My brother is planning on selling his house and moving to a different state to go to school so he wants to find the best agent to help with it. It is always a great idea to remember that assessing your situation carefully can help you find an agent that can help you understand how the market works and assist you on setting up the best price for your property.
My wife and I have been talking about working with a real estate agent to try and get into a new home, but we didn’t really know what to look for. I like that you pointed out to ask about how many properties the real estate agent has sold in that last year. I’m going to have to remember to ask our potential real estate agent that so we know we’re getting someone who can help us get our home sold, and into a new one!
I like your tip to find out how well the agent knows how to use the internet to market a home. It’s a good idea to find out how well the home photography is done. A photo is usually the first thing someone will see of your home, so it’s important to have good photographs.
Your advice to find someone with lots of knowledge of the area and the process is really helpful. We have been looking for our first real estate agent so we can get out of an apartment and into a home before our next baby is born. Finding someone who really knows the neighborhood we would like to move into and what is available could help us a lot in having a smooth home buying process.
I haven’t even thought to interview different real estate agents, but I should probably look into different agents now. I just hope that I can talk with my husband about certain agents, I’m sure we’d agree on the same agent. This way we can find a home before our family reunion in a few months.
Thanks for the terrific read. You mentioned that you should choose a real estate agent that uses the internet, as that allows a larger audience to see your home. My brother and his wife are looking for a new home and I was wondering how they would find a good agent. If my brother could see that they use the internet, then he could rest assured knowing that they are up to date on all the latest techniques of selling and buying homes for their clients.
I liked how you suggest looking at how many properties an agent has sold in the past year. I think this could be a good indicator as to how hard an agent will work for you in addition to how successful they are as an agent. I’d be much more willing to work with a real estate agent that has a good history of selling multiple properties to ensure my home gets sold quickly and for the best price.
My husband and I are ready to move out of our current home, and into our a new one. We don’t know a lot about the process so we are wanting to get a real estate agent to help us out, but we need help with choosing the right one. It’s good to know that one thing we need to look for is one that knows how to use the internet and social media. It will be nice to know that they are doing all they can to help us sale our home faster.
Me and my family are going to be selling our home early next year, so we need to start looking for a good real estate agent now. I like your advice to see if the agent is going to only use MLS to list your home, or if they have other ways to get it out there as well. The more we get our home out there the better price I think we will get for it. Thanks for the great post.
I liked the tip to compare similar property times on the market with a certain agent to the market average. Some agents may not be the best sellers so knowing that one agent takes forever while another sells quickly can be a huge advantage. Loved the article!
I totally agree with you in that it is important to make sure you choose an agent that knows how to use technology to help you get the best deal on a house. My brother is planning on getting a bigger house for his family and wants to make sure he finds an agent that has a strong online presence to help. As I see it, taking the time to understand what you want and the areas where you want to love can help your agent know how to better help you and use social media to land you the best deal you can.
These are great tips for choosing a realtor. I definitely agree that it’s important that we don’t hire a realtor just because a friend recommends them and the real estate agent know about internet marketing and social media to promote your home.
I like how you suggested finding out how an agent plans on marketing your property. It makes sense that realtors who are good at marketing and selling homes have strong track records, short listing periods, and maximum sales prices. My brother is looking into buying his first home. Since he is unfamiliar with the real estate market, finding an experienced agent could be helpful to him.
I agree that you should hire someone that is familiar with how to market your home on social media. Nowadays everyone uses Facebook or Twitter to find housing or other things to purchase, so its important to have someone that understands how it all works. Thank you so much for the helpful real estate tips!
I agree that finding out about a realtor’s marketing strategy would be important. It would be smart to find someone who is knowledgeable and experienced with a specific type of home as well. I’m looking to sell my home, so before I do I’ll have to consider what kind of marketing strategy the real estate agent I plan to hire has.
It really helped when you mentioned how you should find an attorney who demonstrates strong marketing skills. I can see that doing this can help you advertise your property in a way that will sell it faster and get you the best deal for it. My parents are looking for an agent that can help them sell their house and buy a smaller one, so I’ll share your tips with them.
My sister and I are wanting to buy a home together but before we buy our houses must sell and we need to hire someone to help us. This is our first time looking into hiring a real estate agent that the article gave some great advice. You mention that you should ask how the agent plans on marketing our homes since top real estate agent have a marketing process and minimum listing periods. I will have to show this to my sister so we can start looking for someone fast.
It’s great to know how to find a good real estate agent to work with. We are hoping to sell our home within a few weeks, so it’s going to be a challenge. I’ll be sure that we do plenty of research about different agents, so we can find a pro to help us. Friends are great, but I’d rather work with a professional.
Thank you for all this great information about finding the best real estate agent! I really like your point to make sure I know the listing history of the agent I choose, so I am confident they have sold similar homes at a great rate. My husband and I are excited about moving across the country, but we need to sell our home at the highest price and quick. Hopefully, by following your advice, we’ll be able to find the perfect agent for that.
My wife and I have been looking into moving into our second home and finding a real estate agent that works great has been a worry of ours. I liked your tip about finding an expert who understands what you’re looking for and isn’t just someone that a friend had recommended. I’ll keep this in mind in the coming months that we’ll be looking for a new home.
I didn’t know that good realtors should have track records for how they market and sell homes. My sister is thinking about buying a new property, and she doesn’t know how to choose a good real estate agent. Checking the realtor’s track records and marketing strategies would be a good way to tell if they are the right agent for you.
I like how you brought up finding how many properties a real estate agent listed and sold in the past year. It’s important to find an agent that has experience in what types of properties similar to yours that they personally sold. My dad is actually hoping to meet real estate agents and find out this information as well as how they plan on marketing property before he decides on one.
It is more than just finding an experienced agent, it is finding an agent that is an expert in the area in which you want to perches. Make sure your agent knows exactly what you need. Is it and investment property etc.
I can definitely see how it would be better to do your own research on a realtor, rather than just hire someone based only on a friend’s recommendation. It would seem to me that if you want the best deal on a house you should probably work with the most knowledgeable and well-qualified person you can find to buy that house. I would imagine that talking to some of a realtors past customers would be a good way to get a feel for their level of expertise.
For a while now, my mother has been looking into real estate to move out of the old family home into something smaller. As she looks for an agent, she will keep in mind how they will market her property. This gives her a good idea of what to expect as well as know if she would be okay with the strategies.
I appreciate your tip to ask the real estate agent you are considering about how many properties similar to yours they have actually sold. My husband and I are looking to sell our house for a fantastic price so that we can get an even better home next and are looking for the best realtor to help us with the job. I’ll be sure to ask every real estate agent we talk to about how many properties they have sold in the last year to make sure that they have sold a lot.
I agree it is best to find an expert when you are looking for real estate. When my mom was looking for a house she did a lot of research on her realtor first. That way she ensured that she had someone that knew her personal goals and needs before buying a home.
I like that brought up the importance of research to see how experienced a potential agent is. It’s good to know that your agent is there to help you through the process and make it easier because they know the area well and have the skills to back them up. I am getting ready to move and it’s important to me that I find a real estate agent that can communicate well with me and help make the process of buying a house a little easier.
Thanks for sharing! It’s awesome how you mentioned about looking for an agent who demonstrates knowledge of the area and strong marketing skills. My sister wants to move into another town and she will definitely need some professional help. So, I’ll share with this useful information.
I am thinking about moving to New Jersey and will need some help in finding the right property for my home and my needs. I like the advice that you shared here on how to find an expert. Not only finding someone who is personable and relatable but finding someone who has a lot of knowledge of the area is also important. Thanks again!
I thought it was interesting that you mentioned to not just hire a real estate agent because your friend recommends them. My brother is looking to hire a professional and needs very specific help. I’ll be sure to talk to him about finding the agent that he needs and not one that his friends needed.
I agree that you need to interview a few realtors before you choose one. It would be good to consider this because it would show their experience as well. My brother is looking for a realtor, so he’ll have to find one that is qualified.
I like that you mentioned to get specifics about how an agent will market your home. That way, you can make sure you like their methods and that they have a plan. My wife and I want to sell our home so we can move our family into a bigger space. I will be sure to keep this in mind as we search for an agent.
I like your tip on checking the sales history of the agent. If they have had no experience selling homes like yours then you probably shouldn’t hire them. I’ll have to remember your tips if I ever decide to buy a new home.
These are some great tips for finding a real estate agent. I like how you said to find an expert in your local area. We want to buy a home a few cities away, so we’ll look for someone who works in that area regularly!
I loved when you mentioned how you should take the time to look for a real estate agent that has experience with the type of transaction you want to do. It is important to remember that doing this can help you find the best help when buying the type of house you want to get. We are planning on buying a bigger house for our growing family, so I’m glad I found your article.
I liked that you had mentioned that it can be important to look for a real estate agent that is very knowledgeable in the area and can market very well. My wife and I are trying to sell our home so that we can move into a larger home and we haven’t had much luck selling it so far. We might just have to start looking around for a real estate agent in our area that will be able to market our home so that it sells quickly.
Thanks for the advice about finding someone who has knowledge of your area. My husband and I want to find a house in a quiet neighborhood with a good school, and it can’t be too far from his work. Maybe we can find a real estate agent who works in the area around his work so we can find the right place for us.
These are good tips for hiring a real estate lawyer. I like how you said to really find an expert, especially in your local market. We want to buy a home next year, so I’ll start doing some research now to find the best agent we can!
It helped a lot when you mentioned how you should take the time to look or a real estate agent that has excellent marketing skills. I understand that looking for someone like this can help you find the best type of house that can suit your needs properly. We need to sell our house and need to make sure it gets done right, so I’ll keep your tips in mind as we look for the best help we can get.
We are currently looking for a new home to move into for the upcoming year so that we can properly welcome the twins with their very own room once they are delivered. That is why it would be important for us to locate the perfect place where our babies can grow and live in. To get to that goal, I would be sure to find an expert real estate agent as they can use their expertise in the process and make things easier for us as you’ve mentioned. Hopefully, we’ll get one soon and be able to move within January. Thanks!
It was interesting to me that you suggested I ought to take a look at how many properties a real estate agent has sold in the last year before hiring them. Does a higher number of homes sold indicate a more capable agent? I’d be curious to know since I’m looking to hire a real estate agent to help me market and sell my home in the next six months.
We are currently trying to look for a real estate agent to help with my brother-in-law’s move. Your advice to get them an expert in the process, knowledge of the area, with strong marketing skills to best serve their needs is something we would be sure to do so. That way they’ll be able to have an easier time in moving as a family of 5 is quite a handful to manage all by itself. Thanks for the helpful tips on how to find the best real estate property agent!
I really liked how you suggest asking an agent how they plan on marketing your property before deciding to work with them. This would be really helpful in my opinion since I’d feel more in control of how my property would be sold. I’ll definitely keep this in mind for the future since I may be selling my current home later this year.
Thanks for mentioning how you should look for a real estate attorney that focuses on your area of interest. It is important to remember that doing this can not only help you get the results you need but also work with someone who knows the laws. We need to find a good house to raise our kids and need to find a real estate attorney to help us with the process, so I’m glad I found your page.
I think sometimes asking friends for recommendations can be helpful, but like you said, it doesn’t always mean you’ll get the best results. Sometimes a realtor might be good for someone, but won’t best serve your needs simply because of their experience or background. You should also be mindful of finding someone you connect with and can easily communicate with.
Thanks for the tip about considering how a realtor plans to market your home. It would be good to check their marketing strategy so that you know that it will be marketed properly. My husband and I are looking for a realtor to help us sell our home, so we’ll have to consider their marketing plan first.
You said to do an actual interview in person. Do you have any tips on how to lead that? I have been in a job interview before, should it just be like that? Thanks for this, by the way. I have been looking for a while and I just didn’t know what to do or look for!
I agree that you would want to consider how long a realtor plans to market your property. Finding out how long they usually market homes would be really helpful as well. My husband and I are looking for a realtor to help sell our home, so we’ll have to consider how long they usually sell houses.
My husband and I are looking to find a quality real estate agent to help us sell our house and I am so glad that I found this article. You make a great point that you should find out how the agent plans to market your property because the best agents will have a strong marketing plan. Also, I want to make sure we find an agent that knows how to use social media well to sell the home because it is another important platform.
A simple check of their website can tell you whether they have an online and social media presence. You want to work with someone who has a network and following. This will ensure you get the quickest results in your search.
You make a good point that you should find someone who has strong marketing sills, is experienced in the process and has a knowledge of the area. My husband and I have been renting for a while, but now we want to find a real home for ourselves that we’ll be able to stay in for years to come. We’ll have to ask about experience as we look for real estate agents.
My family and I are looking into moving into a new neighborhood and we have heard too many different recommendations for real estate agents. After reading this article I looked for which realtors have been selling their properties the quickest and after some face to face interviews we have found a great realtor! I will make sure to show this article to my wife to get more tips about realtors!
It’s great that you compiled this list of things to look for in a great real estate agent, it was very helpful. I agree that you should find an agent that is active on social media and know how to market on it, most of the world is now on social media and it seems like a great way to market. My mom is planning on selling her home later this year, I will be sure to share these tips with her.
I liked what you said about interviewing several agents in person before hiring someone. My husband and I have started to think about moving. We didn’t use a realtor when we bought our last home, but we think that it would be a great idea this time around. We’ll be sure to set up a few interviews when we find some who meet our initial criteria. Thank you for the suggestion.
I agree that you want to consider what others have to say about a realtor. It would be good to consider this because it would show that they are qualified as well. My husband and I are looking for a realtor, so we’ll have to consider their qualifications first.
Thank you for suggesting that you should figure out how many properties the real estate agent has sold in the last year that are similar to yours. My husband and I are moving and needing to sell our home. I’ll have to look into different real estate services in the area and find the best one to sell our home.
Finding a home for my family has been a huge thing on my mind lately. In this search it is important that we find a good realtor. Thank you for letting me know that it is a good thing for a real estate agent to be good on technology and social medias so they can know how to find me the best deals! I didn’t even think about that being a huge requirement.
I agree that you should hire a realtor just because someone you know recommended them. You should make sure you do your own research as well. You should find someone who will also be a good fit for your specific needs, like you said.
I like that you suggested looking for an agent who has a vast knowledge of the location of your choice. I think if they have that expertise in that area, they will be able to give you the right advice and the best fit for your budget and preferences. With that in mind, I will share this tip with my husband to help us in our house hunting mission next month. We thought that it would be best to buy our own house before we even have a baby so that the expenses won’t overlap. Thanks!
I found it interesting when you said that we should not hire a realtor just because a friend recommends them. I absolutely agree with what you have said since we should check on the output. And let me just share a simple tip that searching online is our best source if we need a well-experienced and trusted real estate agent for our transactions.
I’ve been thinking of hiring a real estate agent to help sell my home in the near future. I like how you point out that I should take the time to understand the agent’s marketing strategy of how they will sell my home. I’ll definitely inquire about this before deciding on which real estate agent to end up hiring.
After a few years of saving up, my husband and I are now able to afford our own home. When we find a realtor to help us find the perfect place, we’ll have to follow your advice and find someone who has knowledge of the area. Figuring out if they have local area knowledge would be helpful because it would allow you to find out more about the neighborhood in question.
Thanks for the tips for finding a real estate agent. I’d love to find someone who gets their properties off the market quickly. We’re selling our home pretty soon, so this will be helpful.
I just finished my graduate program and am now in a position where I can purchase my first home. Thanks to your advice, I know to find a realtor with knowledge in my area. It would be good to find out what kind of homes they have sold in the past in order to know that they are going to be familiar with your needs.
Thanks for the tip about checking how a realtor plans to market your home. It would be good to consider checking their social media sites to make sure that they have a good presence there. My husband is being transferred for work and needs to sell our home, so we’ll have to find someone who can market it well.
I really liked it when you said that in order to ensure that I get the help that I need, the realtor I hire must be experienced in the kind of property that I am interested or involved with. Mom did say that there are two types of real estate; the commercial and the residential. Then there is also the buyers’ agent and the listing agent. Anyway, I already know my specifics, so I don’t think it will be too hard. Thanks.
Thanks for the advice about paying attention to “team” statistics when looking at the history of real estate agents. When comparing experience, I will be sure to distinguish between what the agent was involved in and what their team was involved in. I want to hire someone who has sold homes similar to mine. If they have never sold a house with a pool, even that could make a difference.
I have a job opportunity in a new area so I’m looking to sell my house. I think it would be very helpful to hire a real estate agent, and I really like these tips advising me in hiring the right agent for me. It’s smart to find someone who has a knowledge of your area.
I really appreciate your tip to find a realtor with a good market time. My wife and I are thinking of moving, but neither of us has ever hired a realtor. I will be sure to tell my wife that we should try and find a realtor with a good market time!
I like how you suggested finding an agent that knows how to use the internet and social media to market your home. We are moving to a new home next Spring and are looking for a realtor. Thanks for the tips on finding a good real estate agent.
Thanks for the tip about considering what kind of experience a realtor has. It would make sense to find someone who is qualified as well. My husband and I are looking for a realtor, so we’ll have to check their past experience first.
I agree that you want to find a real estate agent that is an expert. It would be smart to find someone who is experienced because it would show they re qualified as well. My husband and I are looking for a realtor, so we’ll have to check their experience first.
I agree that you want to consider how a realtor plans to market your home. Finding someone who will utilize social media and things like that could be really helpful. I need help selling my home so I can move closer to my parents, so I’ll have to find someone will have a good plan to market my home first.
Thanks for the tip about finding a realtor who demonstrates knowledge of your area. It would make sense to find someone who is experienced with your local area so that you know they are qualified. My husband and I are looking for a realtor to help us buy our first home, so we’ll have to consider their local area knowledge first.
I agree that you want to consider how long similar properties to your stay on the market when selling a home. This would be a great question to ask a realtor in order to gauge their local experience. My husband and I are looking for a realtor, so we’ll have to find someone who has been on the market for a long time.
Thanks for pointing out how real estate agents have proven marketing processes and strategies that are backed by rigid track records which can help you effectively find a home that fits your needs. If I were to buy a new property, I will definitely want to get the best possible deal out of a property that I really like. I have near-zero negotiation skills, so an agent can definitely help me with marketing tactics that can help me get a reasonable price for a home.
It got me when you said that I need to make sure that the real estate agent who works with me has the knowledge needed in selling the type of property that is similar to mine. That way, I can be sure that I really do sell the property in the estimated time that I want. This tip will be followed since I want to sell the house before March next year, and I know I need someone experienced to be able to do it that quick. Thanks.
I agree that you want to find out how a realtor plans to market your home. It would make sense to find someone who is smart and has a good market strategy. My husband and I are looking for a realtor, so we’ll have to check their marketing plan first.
One of my friends will be having a baby soon, so she and her husband may need to purchase their first home, as it will have more space. It was helpful when you mentioned that one should look for a real estate agent that is able to use technology, as it will make the buying or selling process easier. These tips could really help my friend out, so thank you for sharing them.
I like that you mentioned finding an agent that has an active and strong social media presence. In this day and age so much is done online. It can make such a difference when looking to sell your home fast.
The 7 Tips for Finding the Best Real Estate Agent for Your Property is a great and informative article! Thanks for sharing.
I like the tip that you gave to look for a realtor who is very knowledgeable. My wife and I might look into buying a home that is closer to my work, and it is important for us to know that we can get the best of help. If we do choose to buy a home, I will be sure to look for a realtor who is knowledgeable.
I think that it is going to be helpful for us to follow the tip that you gave to choose a real estate agent who demonstrates knowledge in our area. We want to find someone to help us sell our home, and it is going to be important for us to know that we could find the right one. To be sure that they are going to be good, I am going to choose one who is knowledgable in our area.