Selecting the Right Real Estate Agent


It could be a struggle to find the best real estate agent to work with. Your real estate agent may make or break your property or home buying or selling experience.

Listed here are some vital qualities that your real estate agent should have.

1. Licensed

This will sound like the main requirement however, you would be astonished by how many people promote themselves as “agents” and do not truly hold a valid real estate license. Licensed agents are kept to the standards and responsibilities governed by the Ontario Real Estate Association. I recommend that you choose and work with a licensed real estate agent in good standing.

You are able to ask an agent that you want to work with for their agent number. Then you could check the name and agent number on the RECO website.

2. Knowledgeable

Try to find an agent who has knowledge in an area that you want to live in. Consider that markets can differ. Find one that knows the inner workings of your particular city or town.

3. Tech Savvy
I highly recommend that the agent you select to work with is tech-savvy. Sadly i must say some agents have a bad reputation for not doing enough and will only advertise on the REALTOR® platform. The agent requires a lot of marketing experience to know the ins and outs of selling a home online. Avoid an agent that is not going to have a marketing budget. They require to have a healthy online presence to sell your home. Numerous buyers will not even come to see a home if there is not a decent online description, images and videos of the property. Take a look closely at your agent’s portfolio of homes for sale or that have been sold to see how they represent their other clients’ properties.

4. Honest and Reputable

When considering to selling your home, you expect your agent to be completely honest about what your home is worth. They know what sells. They need to be transparent about how they decided the price. Examine the reviews of the agent by going online. That could help you get an idea of how they work.

5. Network

A well-connected agent can publicize your listing to their network. People are more likely to purchase a home if it’s recommended by someone they trust.
The size and quality of your agent’s network can tremendously expand your chances of selling your home quickly.

I always recommend that you meet an agent in person before hiring one. Make sure that you ask tons of questions. If you are looking for a Real Estate Agent in the Waterloo or Kitchener region give me a call.

Mike Bolger, Sales Rep
Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty, Brokerage
508 Riverbend Dr 
Kitchener, On N2K 3S2
+1 (519) 616-2656 
http://www.mikebolger.ca/
Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada

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