{"id":30783,"date":"2022-04-21T12:27:56","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T19:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=30783"},"modified":"2025-04-30T00:10:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T07:10:48","slug":"best-real-estate-agent-near-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/best-real-estate-agent-near-me\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Find the Best Real Estate Agent Near Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been estimated that there are more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/research-and-statistics\/quick-real-estate-statistics\">3 million active real estate licensees<\/a> in the United States. Membership in the National Association of Realtors\u00ae (NAR) is currently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/membership\/monthly-report\">over 1.5 million<\/a>. If you Google \u201cbest real estate agent near me\u201d you will receive about 800,000,000 results.<\/p>\n<p>And now it\u2019s time for you to figure out the best way to find the best agent.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than wish you good luck and be on our way, we\u2019re here to help you sift through the results and actually find a top performing agent near you!<\/p>\n<p>So, where do you start?<\/p>\n<p>We did a lot of digging and talked with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/agents\/denis-obrien-in-rb14047311\">Denis O\u2019Brien<\/a>, a top real estate agent in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/indianapolis-in\/top-real-estate-agents\">Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>, filled out agent match tools, and discovered where to find agent ratings, so we can guide you through the process of finding an agent that will be the best fit for you as you sell your home.<\/p>\n<div id=\"section--1\" data-toc-header=\"Let\u2019s get started on your search for an agent near you!\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>Let\u2019s get started on your search for an agent near you!<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few different ways to start your search for the best agent near you. Let\u2019s take a look at a few of them:<\/p>\n<div id=\"section--2\" data-toc-header=\"Leverage agent match tools\" data-toc-type=\"sub\"><\/div>\n<h3>Leverage agent match tools<\/h3>\n<p>To get personalized recommendations, agent match tools are a great place to start. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/find-real-estate-agents\">HomeLight\u2019s free Agent Match<\/a> platform analyzes over 27 million real estate transactions and thousands of reviews. In just two minutes, you can find local real estate agents that sell homes faster and for more money.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike some other agent matching services, HomeLight gives you more than one top agent recommendation, so you have options. HomeLight also includes information like transaction data, days on market (DOM), average <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/cities\">sale to list price ratio in your city<\/a>, certifications, specialties, reviews, and rankings to help you get a jump start on your decision.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few other sites that have agent match tools that can match you with qualified agents near you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Zillow<\/li>\n<li>Realtor.com<\/li>\n<li>Ideal Agent<\/li>\n<li>My Agent Finder<\/li>\n<li>Realtor Match<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"section--3\" data-toc-header=\"Sift through local ratings and reviews\" data-toc-type=\"sub\"><\/div>\n<h3>Sift through local ratings and reviews<\/h3>\n<p>Looking at ratings and reviews of local agents is a huge part of the vetting process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs you read the reviews, you start experiencing what somebody else has already gone through,\u201d O\u2019Brien says. \u201cI think it\u2019s crucial in today\u2019s world that you devote the time and walk down the line that somebody else has experienced.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few different ways to look up local ratings and rankings:<\/p>\n<p><b>Yelp:<\/b> You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/search?find_desc=Real+Estate+Agents\">browse their list<\/a> of the top agents in your city and check ratings and reviews. Yelp also offers free price estimates from local real estate agents after you answer a few questions. You\u2019ll typically get responses from local businesses in 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p><b>Local publications:<\/b> Depending on where you live, your local publications may publish a list of top agents in your area. Phoenix Magazine in Phoenix, Arizona, for instance, creates an annual list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixmag.com\/2023\/05\/11\/the-valleys-best-real-estate-agents-of-2023\/\">50 top agents<\/a> based on a survey of 25,000 of their subscribers.<\/p>\n<p><b>Google:<\/b> You probably head to Google for everything from how to roast a chicken to how to fix a toilet. So, why not leverage Google for its reviews as well? Search a phrase specific to your location, such as \u201creal estate agent reviews in [city name].\u201d You\u2019ll typically see a set of Google-screened real estate agents nearby with 5-star ratings and the number of reviews they\u2019ve received.<\/p>\n<p><b>Property Spark:<\/b> Property Spark, a company that helps agents use social media, offers lists of top agents <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=site%3Apropertyspark.com+Real+Estate+Agents+On+Social+Media&amp;rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS974US974&amp;ei=B3FQYqGxG7CwqtsPlqmqMA&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjh0L-F_4T3AhUwmGoFHZaUCgYQ4dUDCA4&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=site%3Apropertyspark.com+Real+Estate+Agents+On+Social+Media&amp;gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAM6BwgAEEcQsANKBAhBGABKBAhGGABQ3ghY3ghg8ydoAXABeACAAUyIAUySAQExmAEAoAECoAEByAEIwAEB&amp;sclient=gws-wiz\">based on their social media performance<\/a>. Social media savvy agents often get better results for their clients.<\/p>\n<p><b>US News and World Report:<\/b> Powered by HomeLight, US News &amp; World Report offers a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/realestate.usnews.com\/agents\/\">top agents in cities around the country<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"section--4\" data-toc-header=\"Get referrals from people you trust\" data-toc-type=\"sub\"><\/div>\n<h3>Get referrals from people you trust<\/h3>\n<p>Getting a referral from a friend or family member \u2014 or hairstylist, server, or neighbor \u2014 can be a great way to begin the vetting process, especially if you trust the person giving the referral. It\u2019s still important to interview the agent and make sure they\u2019re right for you because what your mom likes in an agent may not be what works for you.<\/p>\n<p>Some agent matching services such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/testimonials\">HomeLight<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/professionals\/real-estate-agent-reviews\/\">Zillow<\/a> also maintain their own client reviews and testimonials.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve found the names of a few agents near you, the real vetting begins. Conducting research on the agents and their performance, and ultimately an agent interview, will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-real-estate-agent-for-selling\/\">determine which agent is the best real estate agent for you<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"geo-cta widget-cta widget-cta--content     widget-cta--dark widget-cta--dark-blue-gradient\">\n    <div class=\"widget-element--content\">\n        <div class=\"widget-element--content-header\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"homelight logo\" class=\"widget-element--logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\" width=\"106\" height=\"25\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"cta-headline widget--bold\">Find the Best Real Estate Agents Near You<\/h3>\n                        <p>It takes just two minutes to match you with the best real estate agents near your home. To connect with a top-performing agent, simply tell us a little bit about your property and how soon you\u2019re looking to sell.<\/p>\n        \n                <div class=\"widget-element--buttons\">\n            <a data-type=\"In Content CTA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/find-agent\/quiz\/seller?#\/qaas=0\/\" class=\"cta-click-track widget-element--button\">Find an Agent<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"section--5\" data-toc-header=\"How do I find a top real estate agent?\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>How do I find a top real estate agent?<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a sample process (but you can tweak this to your needs):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Search for agents near you with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/find-real-estate-agents\">HomeLight\u2019s Agent Match<\/a> tool and receive a list of a few top agents in your area.<\/li>\n<li>Take to Google. Look up Google and Yelp reviews, check out their website, and deep dive into their social media.<\/li>\n<li>If you know anyone else that has worked with the agent, reach out and ask about their experience.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-interview-a-real-estate-agent\/\">Interview a real estate agent<\/a> with at least three of your top agent picks.<\/li>\n<li>Meet with the one you feel will work best for you to confirm that it\u2019s a great fit.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/hiring-a-realtor-to-sell-your-home\/\">Hire the agent<\/a> and get started!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<section class=\"building-block bb-type-default bb-agent-quote bg-none\" id=\"bb-1\"><div class=\"body block\"><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"block-content\">            <blockquote class=\"post-blockquote\">\n                <q>Today\u2019s market is very fast paced and appreciation is so high, a conversation a month ago is going to be dramatically different than a conversation today. So make sure that your agent knows the market frontwards and backwards.<\/q>\n                                    <div class=\"contributors\">\n                        <ul class=\"list\">\n                            <li>\n                                <div class=\"inner\">\n                                    <div class=\"opener\">\n                                        <div class=\"avatar\">\n                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.homelight.com\/uploads\/agent\/picture\/3431786\/24fd39fc-2f0f-4bfb-a7bd-8388d9b578b6.jpeg?width=121\" alt=\"Denis OBrien\">\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"info\">\n                                            <strong>Denis OBrien<\/strong>\n                                            <span>Real Estate Agent<\/span>\n                           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                     <div class=\"info\">\n                                                    <strong>Denis OBrien<\/strong>\n                                                                                                            <span>Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams<\/span>\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"rating\">\n                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                            <span class=\"note\">Currently accepting new clients<\/span>\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"btm\">\n                        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<span>Average Price Point<\/span>\n                                                                <strong>$248k<\/strong>\n                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                                                                    <li>\n                                                                <span>Single Family Homes<\/span>\n                                                                <strong>663<\/strong>\n                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/blockquote>\n        <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div id=\"section--6\" data-toc-header=\"What should I look for in a real estate agent?\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>What should I look for in a real estate agent?<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve found a few names of agents in your area, it\u2019s time to figure out which one is the best agent for you. A few things to look for include:<\/p>\n<p><b>Clear and timely communication:<\/b> Does the agent answer your calls or do you get sent to voicemail? And if they don\u2019t answer, do they call back in a timely fashion? Also, do they communicate clearly? They\u2019re the expert, but they need to communicate in a way that you understand.<\/p>\n<p><b>Competent expert in the market:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-how-to-get-a-home-in-2022\/\">Given the current market<\/a>, O\u2019Brien says this is one of the top things to look for in an agent. \u201cToday\u2019s market is very fast paced and appreciation is so high, a conversation a month ago is going to be dramatically different than a conversation today. So make sure that your agent knows the market frontwards and backwards.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Proven sales transaction results:<\/b> Look for actual results within the last year for homes similar to yours. If an agent is highly skilled at selling beach condos, but you\u2019re selling a suburban single family home, it might not be the best fit.<\/p>\n<p><b>Experience that fits your situation:<\/b> Every seller\u2019s situation is different. Whether you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/where-should-i-move-to-start-over\/\">moving to a new area<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/sell-house-for-job-relocation\/\">relocating for a job<\/a>, or selling as a result of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-advice\/divorce\/\">a divorce<\/a>, selling a house can be a stressful process. Finding an agent that will partner with you and provide the support you need is crucial.<\/p>\n<p><b>Current online marketing practices:<\/b> At this point, it\u2019s pretty easy to tell who is highly effective on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/for-agents\/marketing\/social-media\/\">social media<\/a> and who is using it as an afterthought. If the agent doesn\u2019t seem to have put effort into their online presence (website, Instagram, etc), they may not have what it takes to help you sell your home.<\/p>\n<p><b>Skilled at handling all legal documents with integrity:<\/b> There is a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/logistics\/contracts\/\">paperwork<\/a> that happens during a home sale. Your agent should be able to handle all of it with accuracy and integrity.<\/p>\n<p><b>Appealing listings:<\/b> Once you\u2019ve narrowed down your choices to a few top agents, take a look at other homes they\u2019ve listed. If the listings aren\u2019t appealing to you and filled with grainy photos and a vague listing description, don\u2019t expect them to do any better for your listing. If the photos showcase the home and the description makes you want to book a showing even if you\u2019re not ready to look for a home, then you can expect that they\u2019ll put the same effort into your home\u2019s listing.<\/p>\n<p><b>They have a team:<\/b> Agents should have an established team around them. O\u2019Brien says that \u201ceven if you\u2019re an individual agent, your team is the lenders and the title companies. It\u2019s the inspectors and the general contractors.\u201d As for O\u2019Brien, he has a team of 11 people that includes agents and admin as well as vendors that he trusts.<\/p>\n<div id=\"section--7\" data-toc-header=\"What questions should I ask my real estate agent candidates?\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>What questions should I ask my real estate agent candidates?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve done your due diligence by checking out ratings and reviews and digging into an agent\u2019s online presence, chances are, the actual interview will go pretty well. If, when you meet in person or talk on the phone, you don\u2019t feel like it will be a good fit, \u201cyou owe it to yourself to interview somebody else,\u201d says O\u2019Brien. Here are a few questions to ask during an agent interview:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How long have you been in business?<\/li>\n<li>How well do you know the area?<\/li>\n<li>What sets you apart from other agents here?<\/li>\n<li>How many clients do you represent at a time?<\/li>\n<li>How do you handle prep work and staging?<\/li>\n<li>How often will we be in touch?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the biggest challenge you think we\u2019ll face?<\/li>\n<li>If I pick you, what\u2019s the first thing we need to do to get started?<\/li>\n<li>What haven\u2019t I asked you that I need to know?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re interviewing for a buyer\u2019s agent, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-questions-to-ask-a-real-estate-agent\/\">see this HomeLight link<\/a> for good questions to ask.<\/p>\n<p>O\u2019Brien emphasizes that an agent should come to the meeting prepared with \u201ca list of questions to dive deeper into the most important things for that buyer or seller.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This is important because, according to O\u2019Brien, \u201cI can give you my resume and I can tell you how good I am, what properties I\u2019ve sold, etc, but that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that\u2019s going to strike a chord with you. Meaning I haven\u2019t hit on those key elements that\u2019s going to create an exceptional experience.\u201d When he coaches an agent, he tells them to come to the meeting with an open mind and really zero in on the most important things to the client so they can deliver the best experience.<\/p>\n<div id=\"section--8\" data-toc-header=\"Conclusion: Find a great Realtor\u00ae near you now\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>Conclusion: Find a great Realtor\u00ae near you now<\/h2>\n<p>Finding the best real estate agent near you takes some work on your part. But conducting searches, using agent match tools, reading reviews, and sifting through rankings can ensure that you find the best agent for you.<\/p>\n<p>To see how HomeLight can help, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/testimonials\">check out what happy buyers and sellers have to say<\/a> and try out our free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/find-real-estate-agents\">Agent Match<\/a> tool to get matched with top-performing local agents in just two minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"geo-cta widget-cta widget-cta--content     widget-cta--dark widget-cta--dark-blue-gradient\">\n    <div class=\"widget-element--content\">\n        <div class=\"widget-element--content-header\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"homelight logo\" class=\"widget-element--logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\" width=\"106\" height=\"25\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"cta-headline widget--bold\">Get a Free Home Value Estimate<\/h3>\n                        <p>Enter a few details about your home and we\u2019ll provide you with a preliminary estimate of home value in less than two minutes. 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