Picking an agent to work with

When I interview a real estate agent to work with I look for many things. I like to work with agents that have invested in real estate. Most agents do not invest in real estate. If they do not invest in real estate themselves then it is important that they have worked with several investors. I look for agents with good computer/internet skills. I ask them if they love their job and how available are they to my phone calls and emails. I ask them if they are honest and ethical. I like newer agents that have been in the business for 1-2 years as they tend to be gogetters and work hard for me. I'm not interested in how big the company that they work for is, but want a company big enough that they have a receptionist answering phones. I like to know that they are open to my creative real estate strategies, and that they will present any offer I submit even though they think it won't work. Most of all I want them to know that our relationship might not work out and the only way to know for sure is to submit offers and work together awhile to see if we are compatible.