Don’t go with the "highest bidder." Your decision should NOT be determined only by the asking price recommended by a particular agent. There may be no relationship between the person quoting the highest figure and the person most qualified to market your home. In fact, this is the most common mistake made by homeowners when selecting a listing agent.

Are you impressed with his or her personal knowledge and credibility? Remember, you and your Realtor actually become partners while your home is for sale. Each partner must contribute to have a successful sale.

What resources will the agent use to sell your home? Success is not an accident. It is the result of good planning and marketing experience. Most listings are sold by other agents. So, it is important to find out how your agent will promote your home to other agents. Because the sale of your home profoundly affects your financial well-being, it is best to get the help and advice of someone who is working in the real estate business everyday.