If you are in the market for realtors to either sell your home or help you find a home, then you need to take some things into consideration. There are traits that it would be wise to look for in a realtor. Not everyone is cut out for sales, and not everyone is good at researching and finding the deal that you want. It takes work and someone who loves their job.
As you go out to find just the right agency to help you with your needs, keep your eyes and ears open for both negative and positive feedback from those who have used various agencies. This is important because if someone had a bad experience they are often willing to share. The only problem with taking all of this seriously is that sometimes when things go well, people are happy, but they might have not expected any different, so they might never leave that positive feedback that you had hoped to hear.
As you look for realtors, you should also look at their record. Using someone who is completely new to the business might not be the best idea, but before ruling them out, take a look at their record since they started working. Find out how long it took them to find homes for people, and how long it took for them to sell homes.