Interviewing Realtors

What is the commission?

What is their approach to showing your home in the best way? I've very recently seen NICE homes being shown via really crappy cell pics. If I were the home owners I would be livid. Conversely, just yesterday I saw a really nice, clear and well lit pic of an empty home dining area...and the next pic was the exact same room with virtual furniture, decorations, etc. Think along the lines of a very good home decorator behind the Photoshop mouse. It looked real.

What would be their advertisement plan? Yard signs? Open houses? Online avenues? Banners hanging off the Dome?

Which part of Houston you're moving to? Buyer beware...some areas kinda have a bit of a water issue every now and then. Some 'bargains', may not be....And then there is traffic. TranStar traffic map is your friend.

If it's a work related move I'm sure they have you covered, but I can say har.com is flat out awesome for finding stuff quickly and keeping up with the latest listing....Oh yeah, pay attention to the home tax rates!!!!! There isn't a state income tax or tax on food, but they damn sure make up for it with real estate taxes. ~$6000-8000 for a ~$200k home is ballpark..and then there are HOA fees.