According to the National Association of REALTORS® there are over 18,000 licensed REALTORS® in the state of Minnesota.  That's a big number and probably the reason everyone seems to have a family member or friend who is a licensed Minnesota REALTOR®.  Logically, we like to do business with the people we know and trust, which is why when the time comes to buy or sell a house, many people call up their good buddy, "John" or "Uncle Frank".  Is this really a good idea?  It could be, but chances are there is a Minnesota REALTOR® who is better suited for your situation.  Agents Ranking reviews and analyzes the performance for thousands of Minnesota REALTORS® each year and we've found that most real estate agents have minimal sales experience and the majority of agents aren't "active" agents.  Don't hire "Uncle Frank" if he only sells one house each year.  Choosing an inexperienced real estate agent could cost you time, money and frustration, so be sure to ask any Minnesota REALTOR® you're considering working with the following questions:

1) How long have you been licensed to sell real estate in Minnesota?

2) How many homes have you sold during your Minnesota real estate career?

3) What geographic area of the state do you focus your business?  

4) What type of properties do you primarily sell?  

5) Do you sell primarily low, mid or high priced homes in Minnesota?

6) Do you have experience with short sales, foreclosure prevention or distressed assets?

7) How quickly can I expect you to return my phone calls and/or emails?

8) If I hire you to sell my house, will you be taking the photos or do you hire a professional photographer?

9) Will you pay to have a virtual tour shot of my house?

10) Will you pay to have a staging company go through my house to prepare it for market? 

Choosing the right Minnesota real estate agent is easy, let Agents Ranking provide you with a referral in your neighborhood.  We've already done the work for you of identifying the top real estate agents in Minnesota, so contact us today.