It is really too subjective for a website to be accurate. Everyone's experience is different, mainly based on their own situation and expectations.
Here are just a few random tips. I am not a realtor, but I have bought and sold at least ten houses so far.
- 6 months is too long, especially in a good market. 90 days tops.
- I'd prefer someone who's been in the business at least 15 continuous years. It means they've made it through some tough selling cycles. Old enough to have solid experience, young enough to be tech savvy, which is crucial.
- Do not use a rookie agent, a relative, a friend-of-a-friend or anyone who does this part-time.
- Don't choose the person who says your house will sell for the highest price. Some agents will promise you the moon to "buy" your listing. The market determines the price, not the agent (or the seller, but you know that, right?)
- Check out the potential agent's other listings. Are they staged well, photographed well, priced well? If not, keep looking.
- A different place to seek references is your local flooring stores (not the big boxes). People replace carpet and floors prior to selling, so flooring folks usually know which agents have their shit together.
Best of luck to you, whatever you decide.
P.S. I do not trust community sites or FB. Too easy to rig. Yesterday, on ND, someone asked for a hairdresser. One of the responses was from someone I know, recommending herself. Nope.
