Real Estate agent credibility

June 4, 2005 7:30 PM

Any advice for checking out real estate agent credibility? In the Miami area for example?

(And has anyone ever worked with Bill Brough - Homefinders of Miami, Inc. - in South Beach?)

posted by Amizu to Grab Bag (1 answer total)

Better Business Bureau is a good starting point, although they'll only track complaints, so you have no idea from their report if this guy's just a particularly good con man who has yet to get caught.

If he's a Realtor (capital, big red R) then he's licensed by the state, and is a member of the board of Realtors. They also track complaints, performance, and a number of other things. This guy got all of his certifications and training through them, so they're the most official with his track record.

Finally, employ your powers of Google-Fu. This will only bring up digital spoor, but if he's done any advertising on the web or has touched souls that inhabit it, you'll find out about it.
posted by thanotopsis at 9:03 AM on June 5, 2005