How do you research realtors from afar?

[SASM]

What do you research a realtor online?? As far as I am aware, I haven't found any statistics online. Even though we are only going to be touring the various areas with the realtors (not in the market to buy/rent until next Spring with relocation that July/August), I would like to speak with someone who is actually good at what they do. We've had wayyyy too many bad realtor referrals throughout the years. So...any suggestions on how to research realtors from afar if we cannot get a reliable reference? Thank you!!

[SnuggleBuggles]

If you are going to be relocated or know who you will work for, that company probably has some referrals. That's how we found our agent prior to a move.

[MelissaTC]

I have someone for you if you need a Cary/Apex person.

[mackmama]

We are looking out of state at homes, and I am in the same boat. I have found it's helpful to look for someone who is a consistent "top performer." Literally google "top performer" plus your city and "realtor" or "real estate." That has helped me identify the top producing (the most sales) realtors in an area.

[twowhat?]

We are looking out of state at homes, and I am in the same boat. I have found it's helpful to look for someone who is a consistent "top performer." Literally google "top performer" plus your city and "realtor" or "real estate." That has helped me identify the top producing (the most sales) realtors in an area.

We were lucky and were referred to a fabulous realtor but I agree with the above. Our agent manages 30-60 sales per year while the average agent in our area does 4-6.

[SASM]

If you are going to be relocated or know who you will work for, that company probably has some referrals. That's how we found our agent prior to a move.

We've been referred to 4 bad realtors this way.

[SASM]

I have someone for you if you need a Cary/Apex person.

Thank you!!! PM me!! We might not swing through Cary next month bc we are more familiar with that area than the others, but I'll take it just inc ase...if not for the future! THANK YOU!!

[SASM]

We are looking out of state at homes, and I am in the same boat. I have found it's helpful to look for someone who is a consistent "top performer." Literally google "top performer" plus your city and "realtor" or "real estate." That has helped me identify the top producing (the most sales) realtors in an area.

THANK YOU!! Great advice!! Will do!

[trentsmom]

My realtor moved to Wilmington, NC several years ago. I thought she was fantastic! She was always a top agent when she was here in NoVA, so I would think she is still a top agent. LMK if you want her info.

[DietCokeLover]

Also, if you look on Dave Ramsey's website, he has a list of ELP's (Endorsed Local Providers) and has some realtors. He screens these people pretty thoroughly before he will endorse them.

Might be a place to start.