Choosing a Real Estate Agent: What to Look For

Michael Ayre November 3, 2025

Not all agents were created equal. So how do you find a good one? Here's some tips on how to find the real estate agent that's right for you.

Get A Recommendation

If you don’t already have a relationship with a Real Estate Agent, do some research, ask a friend or neighbor for a referral or schedule some listing interviews.

Real Estate Is Local. Your Agent Should Be Too

Every market is different and resort communities are especially unique. Your agent should be very familiar with the local inventory, the current market in that area, have a good relationship with other local agents and be successful at closing deals. In a competitive market, a knowledgable agent is crucial.

What's Their Plan?

Selling a home involves more than just dropping a sign in the yard and adding the listing to the MLS. A good agent should have a clear and drawn out plan for marketing your property. In the Winter Park area, it's very important that your agent list your property in the Denver MLS, in addition to the local Grand County MLS, as that is where most buyers are coming from. At EL Real Estate, we always feature our listings in both MLS's. Want to see our full marketing plan? Contact us today!

Communication Is Key

Be sure to hire an agent who you communicate well with and who is willing and able to answer any and all questions that you might have about the home selling process. Your agent should truly listen to you and have a good understanding of your goals for selling your home.

Ethical Standards

Look for a Real Estate Agent, rather than simply just a real estate agent. Agents who are designated as Real Estate Agents are part of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and are required to adhere to a strict code of ethics during every transaction. We're proud to say that all Eco Luxe agents are registered Real Estate Agents. For more info, visit NAR's Code of Ethics page.

Check Out Their Reviews

Check out the agent's Zillow profile or website to see what others are saying about them. Did they have good experiences? To see what others are saying about Eco Luxe, visit our Testimonials page.

Honesty

The best agent is not the sales guy who just tells you what you want to hear. You want an agent who is able and willing to give you good and sound advice to help you successfully navigate the market and make decisions that are right for you.

Trust Your Gut

Ultimately, you should choose an agent you trust and the one you believe will have your best interests in mind.

At Eco Luxe Real Estate, we pride ourselves on all of the above in addition to offering our clients the advantage of a sales team able to offer clients a full range of marketing coverage and accessibility. Get to know our team of experts!