When you are ready to list your home, how should you select an agent? The most important thing is to find someone whom you like and feel you can trust. Look for professionalism, knowledge, and someone who is confident with the real estate industry. Which agent followed up when they said they would? Which one stayed in touch during the period in which you were trying to sell your house yourself? Who provided the best information about pricing, presenting your home, or ideas for effective marketing? An agent who is persistent in selling his or her services will be equally persistent in working to sell your home.