Real Estate Broker · Bellevue, WA · Member since 2020 · 95 posts · 65 votes
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If you're talking about picking one before doing business. Check their track record and online review.
A lot of part-timers in this business actually know no more than clients. A good track record and good brokerage reputation in local can higher the chance you meet a better agent. 80% of people pick the 1st agent they contact while 66% not satisfied after and over 20% say will not do any more business with the same agent.
If you're talking about evaluating after you've done the business for your 1st home. Think about the guidance you get? Does he/she represent you well or talk more for the other side? Does the agent do your transaction with 100% effort or just simply asking you to offer more? These are also good evaluations for you to make decisions on if you need to change an agent while on the journey.
If by any chance you found you're doing business with an agent you don't like. Change it, there are tons of good agents out there willing to help you regardless of your deal size or experience.