How to Pick a Real Estate Broker/Realtor?

[Danny Mak]

Hi,

I met with a real estate agent today and he showed me some properties that I was interested in purchasing. What criteria should I look for in a broker/realtor?

I am looking into property in Lowell, Massachusetts and he showed some on the MLS site to me. We discussed some details and drew out some analyses on the homes. By the end, he asked me to sign something that would bind him as my official broker/realtor I believe, but I did not sign it. I am new to the process and I told him I needed time to digest the information.

Can someone offer me some advice?

Thanks in advance!