When it comes to choosing a realtor, the options sometimes seem endless. Your best friend knows someone who is married to a realtor. You neighbor is a realtor. You’re looking at three local real estate websites and they all seem to have many great agents available.

So, where and how do you make a good choice? Start with evaluating them with the following five important criteria.

1- Interpersonal Skills It’s important for a realtor to have good interpersonal skills—you want to enjoy who you’...