Hi Beth,
If you are still seeking a great agent, I am right here. I will be happy to meet with you and pre qualify you for a loan. I will also show you as many properties as you desire. Always find an agent that you like, that is patient and that is always happy to answer any questions even if you call at 8 pm. You should also make sure that this person is not working with dozens of others or has too many listings. You need to spend a lot of time choosing the perfect home for yourself and your family. If you find an agent that is too popular they will be overextended and will cut your time to suit their schedule. It should not matter if an agent has few homes, This may mean they sell them quickly or that they spend a lot of time with buyers. Let me know if you are still looking. I will gladly spend the time you need to help you find the perfect home.
Thanks,
Katie Smith
Weichert Realtors
401-322-7437 home number

Go with Bob Del Deo at Coleman RE.....he is absolutely wonderful, honest, and helpful. There are some really bad ones out there so beware

Hi Beth,

My name is Chris Rotondo and I own Watermark Realty here in RI. The best way to find an agent is to see what others are saying about them. Click on the link below. You also want a creative marketing/selling plan to make your home stand out among all the competition. We offer answeres to these questions. One of the most important things is to make sure you click with the agent. You want a person who will work with you and understand your goals. Call me to discuss anytime at 401-486-7742 or visit our website for all kinds of info!! http://www.watermarkrealtyri.com

Hope to hear from you soon!

Beth,

There is so much information available to us these days that it can make your head spin.

When I bought my home, I was not a Realtor. I went to the neighborhood I thought I wanted to live in and found the weekly local paper that was free each week. I looked at the agents that had recently been "agent of the month" this was good there were three.. local agents that month. (different companies)

I then saw that two of them had open houses that weekend and I went that Sunday.. not to buy that particular house, but to "interview" them on the spot. It worked. I could not stand to be in the room with one agent and the other was very nice, not pushy, and very informative. So I called her to help me see some homes and she worked out perfectly.

I would look in the local paper, find agents that are salesperson of the month, or go to an open house and speak with the person that is working, there is a lot ot be said for personal interaction. That way you can see if you are comfortable with the person that is about to help you make a big decision.

I would also review a number of agents here on Trulia.. you can read posts and get a feel for people that care about what they do.. it should come through.

Good Luck.

Beth,
Like everyone else has said interview agents by asking alot of questions,also ask for references of past clients. You should feel comfortable with your agent, after all you will be spending some time with him or her in the next few weeks. Whether you are spending 100.00 or 1,00,000.00 your agent should value your business enough to respect your budget. Providence is a wonderful but tricky city, there are many great areas that allow you the luxury of living 5 Mins to some of the world's most famous resturaunts while still enjoying a peaceful backyard and on treelined street. You do need someone who knows the city. I was born raised and started my family Providence.If you'd like to start your interviews with me,no strings attached,I'm only a phone call away. Either way congratulations and best of luck on Making your next big move!

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Good luck, Dunes

Hi Beth,

All of the advice below is perfect. The best one is that you really want an agent who is willing to work with you to get to a place where everybody wins and nobody walks away with a sour taste in their mouths. I actually owned a restaurant off of Admiral Streeet, so I am quite familiar with the area, down to the street. You can find some really great areas in Providence, if you are willing to look and do some research.

Good Luck and Happy Hunting,
Chris
Centruy 21 Ed Pariseau Realtors

Hello Beth,

It is very possible that I could be the right agent for you, the best way to determine if that is the case is to meet. If you are interested in interviewing me just email to mary.lyons@century21.com. I am familar with the Providence market and the most up to date mortgage products available today. I specialize in buyers with modest budgets and take personal satisfaction in helping people like yourself to realize their homeownership goals. I look forward to hearing from you.

All the best!
Mary Lyons

Sites such as Trulia, Active Rain and Linked In are good resources. Interview a couple of agents to see who is a good fit for you. Also, be sure to ask about their buyer agency contracts so you know if you are going to be charged anything.

Beth,

There is no better resource that Trulia for identifying agents with their hearts in the right place and a committment to providing quality customer service.

Consider posting your specific needs and then interview your top choices.

Good luck

The best way is to ask around, but as you stated nobody has used one that you know. In your case, I would interview as many as you can. Sit down with them and talk about what your needs and wants are. See how they respond. A good agent will work with you, not just for you. There are alot of good agents out there. Take your time, you'll find the right one for you.

Beth,

If you have a friend or co-worker, someone that you trust, ask them if they know a good agent, someone that they would refer. You must ask everyone. If they say yes, then exchange an email or two with the agent. Meet for coffee, talk about what your looking for in an agent. See if they are really listening to what you say and want.

If you get a couple referrals, great! Email them all and select the smartest, not the one that knows everything, but the one who you trust will get the right answers for your needs.

By referral is always the best!!!!!!

Good luck!