Don’t Hire a Las Vegas Realtor Until You Ask These 6 Questions

Don’t Hire a Las Vegas Realtor Until You Ask These 6 Questions

Hiring the wrong agent can cost you thousands, or your dream home. These 6 smart questions will help you avoid common mistakes and hire a local expert who actually delivers.

Finding the right real estate agent can make or break your experience—and your profit. Whether you're buying a home in Summerlin or selling a property in Henderson, working with a skilled, trustworthy agent is critical to your success. But how do you know who to trust?

In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to evaluate and interview agents so you hire someone who delivers real results, not just promises.

Why It Matters in Las Vegas Real Estate

Las Vegas is a fast-paced, high-demand market with micro-neighborhoods, investor activity, and sharp price shifts. Your agent needs more than a license—they need hyperlocal knowledge and strong negotiation chops.

The right real estate agent can:

• Help buyers find off-market deals and win bidding wars

• Help sellers price and market their home to stand out

• Prevent delays with deep knowledge of local HOA rules and lender quirks

What to Ask Before You Hire a Realtor

Here are the key questions every Las Vegas buyer or seller should ask during the interview process:

1. How long have you worked in real estate, and how long in Las Vegas?

Experience matters, especially local experience. You want someone who understands how pricing and inventory shift from Summerlin to North Las Vegas.

2. How many clients do you represent at once?

This gives you insight into how responsive they’ll be. Look for an agent who has time to prioritize your needs.

3. What’s your pricing or offer strategy in this market?

Great agents have a plan. For sellers, that means using comps and market data to price competitively. For buyers, it means knowing when to go strong, and when to negotiate.

4. How do you communicate and how often?

Miscommunication leads to frustration. Ask how they deliver updates (text, phone, email) and how quickly they respond.

5. Do you have recent sales in my neighborhood?

Hyperlocal knowledge = pricing accuracy + better marketing. Bonus: ask for examples and results.

6. What makes you different from other Las Vegas agents?

Let them explain their unique value; then decide if that’s what you need.

How I Answer These Questions

I'm Candice Grigg, known locally as The Pink Bug Realtor®. Here's how I stack up:

• Las Vegas Native Since 1974

• Licensed REALTOR® since 2010

• 400+ Closed Transactions | $204M+ Career Sales

• Specialties: Luxury, New Construction, Relocation, First-Time Buyers, Downsizing Sellers

• Neighborhoods: Summerlin, Henderson, Skye Canyon, Spring Valley, Lake Las Vegas.    

If you needed surgery, would you choose the doctor that has done it ONCE?  Or the one who has done it thousands of times?  Same goes for real estate.

Buying or Selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make.  It's emotional, but also strategic. 

The agent you work with influences everything: your timeline, your price, how smooth or stressful the process feels. 

What experience REALLY delivers...

This isn't about who's nice or even knowledgable; its about who is equipped. We've worked with over 400 clients in the last 15 years. And that doesn't give us experience, it gives us insight.

Because when you've seen hundreds of deals, you start to see the patterns.  You know what slows things down. What makes deals fall apart. Where surprises tend to show up.

Good agents solve problems.  Great Teams prevent them.

Thats what we've built, systems that catch the pitfalls before they cost you time, money or sleep. You're not just hiring an agent. You're hiring 400+ deals worth of data.

What It Means For You...

That experience turns into smarter pricing strategies, better marketing exposure, and sharper instincts when its time to negotiate.

NO guess work, NO unneccesary drama.  Just a process that works when the pressure's high. 

Because real estate shouldn't feel like a gamble. And when you work with someone who's done it again and again- it won't.

If you're thinking of making a move, don't just hire someone who knows the process. Hire someone who's refined it.  Experience isn't a flex; its your short cut to fewer suprises and better results. 

How to Vet Any Agent

Once you get answers, here’s how to verify:

• Check Reviews: Google, RateMyAgent, Homelight.com, Homes.com

• View MLS Activity: Confirm their current listings and sold homes

• Ask for Client References: See what others say

• Test Responsiveness: Did they reply quickly when you first reached out?

Red Flags to Watch Out For

Be cautious if the agent:

• Is vague about their strategy or process

• Avoids sharing recent sales or reviews

• Promises top dollar without local comps

• Seems rushed or unresponsive

Final Word: Hire for Trust, Proof, and Fit

The best agent for you is someone who listens, communicates, and proves they’ve done it before—in your neighborhood, at your price point. Real estate is personal. Choose someone who takes your goals personally.

📞 Ready to Hire the Right Agent?

Let’s talk. With 400+ successful closings and $204M in career sales, I bring hyperlocal expertise, custom strategy, and clear communication to every deal. Whether you're buying, selling, or relocating, I'm here to help you move forward with confidence.

👉 Contact me today to schedule a no-pressure consultation.