When choosing a real estate agent there are many factors to consider. One of the most important is the responsiveness of the agent.

When interviewing prospective agents you'll want to find one that is easy to communicate with. Will the agent return phone calls in a reasonable amount of time? Do they bother to answer emails, or do they take days to do so? If you ask them a question will you get a timely response?

How can you find out the answer to these questions? Well, here's a place to start. As you interview real estate agents ask each of them for three references you can contact. Call the references and ask them the questions above. Chances are you'll get the information you're looking for. This should help you make the decision as to which agent will be best for you.