In my opinion, it is essential to have the utmost trust not just in the expertise of your agent, but also in his or her character. Throughout the entire process of buying our home, Tim blew us away with his attentiveness, patience, and expert advice. As would be expected, we had a ton of questions about both the process and potential listings we were interested in. Tim always gave answers and advice that clearly showed his singular focus was on helping us find the right home, and not just trying to get a deal done. He has the knowledge and experience to bring an objective and calm perspective to what is otherwise a tense and emotional process for buyers. We never felt he was pushing us when it came to making important decisions (whether or not to submit an offer, how much to offer, and even whether or not to counter, when that situation arose for us). Even without any pressure, we trusted his opinions and that made the decisions come a lot easier.
On a final note, I always wondered how important the agent's reputation was when it came down to submitting an offer. Every listing agent knew of Tim and had only great things to say about him. This includes the listing agent of the home for which our offer was accepted, and I have no doubt that Tim's representation helped us against a VERY close competing offer.
We will undoubtedly be counting on Tim for any future real estate deals. If you're looking for an agent, look no further!