Are they getting back to you quickly and are they able to clearly articulate the sometimes complicated aspects of real estate. 

Now that I am putting them in a written form the thoughts seem to take shape better and I am more able to articulate them to others.

If you can't articulate what you want or what you're looking for, it is extremely difficult for anyone to assist you. 

To me, an investment-minded agent in Colorado, I think communication and competence are what buyers should look for in an agent.Communication is two things to me: quick responses and clear articulation of concepts. 

Have to be able to articulate what you bring to the table. 

Somebody points out that you're clearly articulating a Nazi or KKK sentiment, you claim that they're saying you dress up in an SS uniform or a pointy hood in your spare time.

They will be able to articulate much better than me. 

I’m not sure I’m articulating this well, but the basic question is: how do you balance safety net with wanting to expand?

@Eamonn McElroy articulated this very well in the comment above, and he restated my recommendation that the seller gets advice from an independent expert and not from you.

@Stephen J Davis articulated it in the best manner.