Don't Gamble on a Yard Sign or Friend Referral

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. Yet most people choose their agent based on:

• A yard sign in their neighborhood
• A Zillow review from strangers
• A friend's recommendation (which doesn't mean it's the right fit for YOU)
• A family member (which often ends awkwardly when things don't go well)

Just because someone is good at marketing themselves—or your friend had a good experience—doesn't mean they're the right match for your needs.

That's where I come in. I've developed a systematic process to vet real estate agents based on what actually matters: their expertise in YOUR price range, their experience with YOUR type of transaction, and whether they'll personally work with you.

This Service Is Perfect If You're:

• Relocating to a new area and don't know any local agents
• Recovering from a bad agent experience and want to avoid repeating it
• A first-time buyer who doesn't know what questions to ask
• A busy professional without time to vet agents yourself
• Selling a unique property that requires specialized expertise
• Considering an agent but want a second opinion or a few more options

How I Started This Service

Several years ago, clients who were relocating to Northern Colorado asked for help finding the right agent. They were overwhelmed by options and didn't know who to trust.

I developed a systematic vetting process: researching local agents, conducting in-depth phone interviews, checking references, and matching them based on needs and personality fit. I introduced them to one agent I thought would be perfect.

It was a home run.

I've been refining that system ever since—and I've helped dozens of clients find their perfect agent match across the country.

What I Look For (So You Don't Have To)

The questions listed below are just the starting point. Based on an agent's answers, I ask detailed follow-up questions that most buyers wouldn't know to ask.

Red Flags I Screen For

• Agents who pressure you to sign exclusive agreements immediately
• Low transaction volume that might indicate inexperience
• Poor communication during our initial contact
• Vague answers about their process or expertise
• Inability to provide verifiable client references
• High-volume producers who hand clients off to junior team members

Common Mistakes People Make

• Picking the first agent they meet without interviewing multiple candidates
• Choosing based on commission splits instead of competence
• Trusting a friend-of-a-friend without proper vetting
• Hiring a family member out of obligation
• Focusing on personality over competence (you need both!)
• Assuming the highest producer is the best choice (they might not have time for you)

Frequently Asked Questions