Selecting a Real Estate Company or Agent
We asked some local Realtors for suggestions, put in our own two cents, and came up with the following tips to help you.

Start looking early. You can begin the process by checking with firms in your current area for recommendations, or contact local agents profiled in our real estate listings.  Always ask for and check references. 

Consider the size of the company (is bigger always better?), staff training, market penetration, price range of listings, and what specialized services they offer.  Some companies offer relocation counseling and newcomer packages. 

Interview potential agents (they do work for you).  Are they experienced?  What are the company's sold-to-expiration ratios?  How many of their listings are in your price range?  Where are the majority of their listings?  Whether the interview was by telephone, fax, or E-mail, did you get the impression that they were attuned to your needs, or did answers seem dashed off and out of whack?  (Q: Can you find me a 2-bedroom house with a 3-car garage?  A: Sure, all my houses have carports.) 

If you are being transferred into our area, check with your company.  It may have contracted service with a particular agency. 

If you are in need of a agent, please browse our company and agent listings.