Here are some of the characteristics sellers say they want in a real estate agent:

• Experience. Let new agents learn the business on somebody else's dime.
• Education. Ask about degrees and certifications.
• Honesty. Trust your intuition. Your agent should speak from the heart.
• Networking. This is a people business. Some homes sell because agents have contacted other agents.
• Negotiation skills. You want an aggressive negotiator, not somebody out to make a quick sale at your expense.
• Good communicator. Sellers say communication and availability are key.

Finally, ask for a personal guarantee. If the agent won't guarantee performance and release you from a listing upon request, don't hire that agent.

At Atlanta Housing Source, we want to be your source for real estate. If you are considering selling your home in Gwinnett, Cobb, North Fulton, or Forsyth, we want to speak with you to see if we are the people to help.

If you would like a FREE AUDIO on how to sell you home with tips and strategies that we recommend you do prior to putting your house on the market - just e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with FREE Audio in the subject line and we will send you the link to listen to our recommendations.

Also, if you would like for a personal home evaluation, we will be happy to meet with you in person to discuss your particular home.