How to Pick a Listing Agent: A Real Estate Expert's Checklist
Greece, New York – October 14, 2026 -- Homeowners preparing to sell can compare listing agents on five points: local experience, pricing, marketing, communication and offer handling, according to a HelloNation article featuring Rick Visca of Visca Realty with Keller Williams GR.
Local knowledge and pricing come first
An agent who knows the area can discuss recent sales and current listings. Sellers can also ask whether the agent has sold similar properties, since different homes attract different buyers.
The article says a suggested price should rest on current data: recent sales, competing listings, location and the home's condition. It cautions against hiring an agent solely because that person recommends the highest price.