I've noticed recently that many financial magazines are recommending that home owners interview at least 2 if not 3 Realtors before they decide who to hire for the job. I think this is good advice and it makes sense for a number of reasons. The 3 main decision makers would be: Is the Realtor qualified for what you want to hire him or her for? If you are selling your home, is the agent a marketing and listing specialist or more of a jack of all trades Realtor? Finally, do you think you will get along and be able to have a 2 or 3 month working relationship with this Realtor? If you think your personalities might clash you should probably keep looking.