If an agent only has a few listings, that is troublesome, because you could surmise he doesn't have much INFLUENCE or much of a network, or he doesn't have a significant footprint in the new world of marketing. Also, the TYPE of listings an agent has tells you a LOT about his market FOCUS. If he specializes in low priced listings, the kinds of buyers he will connect with are buyers for low priced homes. If he specializes in foreclosures, the kinds of buyers he will connect with are buyers for foreclosures. Your agent should be a mover and shaker who has good listings and connects with many QUALIFIED buyers.

If an agent only has a few listings, that is troublesome, because you could surmise he doesn't have much influence or much of a network, or he doesn't have a significant footprint in the new world of marketing. Also, the type of listings an agent has tells you a lot about his market focus. If he specializes in low priced listings, the kinds of buyers he will connect with are buyers for low priced homes. If he specializes in foreclosures, the kinds of buyers he will connect with are buyers for foreclosures. Your agent should be a mover and shaker who has good listings and connects with many qualified buyers.