How to pick a good real estate agent.

[Chai Jonn]

How to decide and zero on a good real estate agent? What are the things u should be looking for? There are so many out there and not sure if whom I going to pick is the right one.

[Jean Norton]

You want to make sure they've worked with investors before.  I see you are in Austin! Please join our weekly RE meeting every Thursday from 11:30-1 at Big Daddy's on 183/Burnet.  There will be investor savvy agents there.

[Jared Watson]

Referrals referrals referrals 

My number one rule is whenever an agent is giving me an ARV they must be able to tell you WHY.

Without the "why" it's just hot air

[Sal Zafar]

In today's world as technology is taking over lots of Realtor's activities (in a good way). Personally. I Don't go (or recommend) to go high volume agent(s), for them you are just a number. They show you 3-4 properties and accept you to purchase one. After 4-5, you see change in the behavior/attitude. Even though they "may" have knowledge but they don't have a time for clients to share it. They don't say much or if they do they just share info as you ask.   

On the other hand, I prefer realtor with some experience who work with me and understand my "search". In case they don't have an answer, they get the answers for me. After understanding my requirement, they lay out the whole game plan what is best for me. Educate me along the way and help me grow.   

Hence, i prefer part-time realtors. Who are really not too hungry for the money and yet devote their time to the client as it should be OR used to be. and I happen to know one :).