Need help in vetting realtors

[Stephen Gibson Jr]

Hey there, I'm looking for some help in figuring out what I should be looking for in a realtor. 

What specific questions should I be asking? 

I've been overwhelmed with the amount of agents available and indecisive on who I should work with long term. 

How much of a difference does the agent make? 

Any feedback will be helpful !
Thanks for reading 

[Mason Hickman]

@Stephen Gibson Jr

Agents can make a very big difference. Questions I would definitely be asking: do they work regularly in the area you are looking to buy in? (you want someone actually familiar) Are they full time agents? (you want a full time agent in this market). Ask what their preferred type of client is and what you can do best to work with them? (The best agents want to work with buyers that are easy and enjoyable to work with). If you're looking to buy investment properties, find out if they invest themselves. (It makes a big difference when you're running comps or determining rental viability to have an intelligent conversation with an agent that can provide real-life experience and guidance.)