Top 10 best brokers Aadorp 2026

De service van Steven Hendriks en het team van Thoma Post heb ik als zeer prettig ervaren. Er is duidelijk sprake van goede lokale marktkennis en deskundigheid, wat vertrouwen geeft. De begeleiding verliep soepel en professioneel, met voldoende aandacht en duidelijke communicatie. Al met al een zeer positieve ervaring.

Geweldig geholpen. Van begin tot eind duidelijk. Zeker een aanrader. Hartelijk dank voor alles. In een woord Chapeau.

Very satisfied with the support during the sale of my home. Nothing was too much for the backoffice. Treated and advised extremely nicely. I wholeheartedly recommend ThomaPost real estate agents.

Had a pleasant cooperation, everything went in consultation and with good information. Had good guidance and instructions around the entire sales process.

Very pleased with the service of thoma post. Both purchase and sale went smoothly. Fast, friendly and professional.

Very satisfied with the sales support of the property. Transparent and clear communication from the entire team, nothing was asked too much. We wholeheartedly recommend Thoma Post Makelaars Almelo. Chapeau to all.

Chosen by luck for Thoma Post real estate agents for the sale of my house. With the wishes I had, I thought that the sale could be difficult. The intake conversation with Bob Sanders and Stijn Gelink went clearly. We agreed that my house would be on Funda for half a year. And then the train started moving. The real estate agents had to show what they could do. The advice of Bob Sanders to talk with the mortgage advisor Marco Einhaus was very valuable. That way I got clear how long my financial stick was. Moreover, the cooperation between real estate agent and mortgage advisor went seamlessly. In that I did not have to invest any energy. To my own surprise, the house was sold within a short time. They are quick there at Thoma Post. As a customer, you must therefore be clear and know well what you want. Still left to me is to give compliments to the real estate agents and office staff. They were ready for me, listened well and gave me no moment the idea that I did not have the strings in my hands anymore. So is the sale of my house gone by without noteworthy stress for me. Thank you all.

Very satisfied with the support during the sale of my home. Nothing was too much for the backoffice. Treated and advised extremely nicely. I wholeheartedly recommend ThomaPost real estate agents.

Chosen by luck for Thoma Post real estate agents for the sale of my house. With the wishes I had, I thought the sale could be difficult. The intake conversation with Bob Sanders and Stijn Gelink went smoothly. We agreed that my house would be on Funda for half a year. And then the train started moving. The real estate agents had to show what they could do. The advice of Bob Sanders to talk with mortgage advisor Marco Einhaus was very valuable...

Bob experienced as a very pleasant and involved real estate agent who fully commits himself to his client. Recommender!

ThomaPost Almelo (in this Bob Sanders) takes care of things, stays proactive in contact and is available if you have questions. In addition, there is vision and knowledge about the processes that come by during buying and selling. We recommend ThomaPost without hesitation because of knowledge, clear vision and pleasant, fresh and reassuring communication. That is exactly what we were looking for. ThomaPost Almelo is without hesitation a recommendation.

It was a pleasant collaboration. They thought along and advised us on how we could best make the choices without being decisive here.

We have engaged Hypotheker Thoma Post as a purchasing agent. We can't say anything else but that we are mega satisfied with how we were helped in the search for our new home! The guidance from Thoma Post and specifically from Stijn was really fantastic. Despite us putting him to work a lot with viewings, Stijn always went out with us with a smile. Always with an eye for detail and a good dose of humor! With thanks to the …

The real estate agent was always available. The contact with the backoffice went extremely well, they thought along and were very friendly. My house has been sold beyond expectations, so I am happy and satisfied.

The contact was very pleasant, there was quick and expert advice and they listened well to the wishes. Will certainly choose Thoma Post again.

We are extremely satisfied with Bob Sanders who sold our home. The team at Thoma Post Real Estate guided us well through the entire process and was always available for questions. We wholeheartedly recommend this realtor.

Super service and communication from the employees of Thoma Post Makelaar Hengelo :) Completely satisfied with the guidance throughout the entire process.

Super nice real estate agent. The service and communication were top! They respond quickly to questions and completely relieve the customer.

Luc is 👌 Expertise and speed are the characteristics of this real estate agent. Has a lot of knowledge about the market and is pleasant to deal with

Quick response, correct strategy and has people skills. In short: Met all expectations!

Luc proves once again why he is the best real estate agent in Twenterand. Perfect help with buying and selling our home. Thank you

Excellent real estate agent, contacts went well. Service excellent. Nice too that we could borrow a covered trailer for the move.

Contact with Luc went smoothly and openly. No difficult hassle. Just clear and straightforward. Recommended.

Contact with Luc has been very pleasant. He has a lot of knowledge of the local market. What we have also greatly appreciated is the calm, composure and professionalism he possesses. This creates realistic expectations in an exciting process. Luc Goossen is therefore really recommended in our opinion.

Excellent Broker. For us, everything went smoothly and clearly. A broker with simple clarity who delivers on what he says. Excellent work delivered for us.

Received really well this afternoon. We were allowed to come by for a preliminary purchase agreement, everything was clear and it felt welcoming 👍.

Nice no-nonsense realtor

Het contact was goed ,de eerste keer was hij zeer goed voorbereid. En dat was voor ons een heel fijn gevoel

Super nice support received. Thinking along well. Nice and clear contact, easy to reach and give quick answers to questions. Very professional real estate agent with good knowledge of the market.

The contact with the real estate agent went well, we were very well informed and everything went smoothly from registration, viewings to the actual sale.

I can only say that I was helped very professionally, kindly and professionally. I can certainly recommend Plaggemars for assistance with both the purchase and sale of a property.

The contact with the real estate agent was professional, quick and personal. Questions were answered quickly. From the first visit by Leon it felt familiar. Both the ladies in the office as well as the different agents, who conducted the viewings at home, kept us fully informed. We experienced the sale of our house through Plaggemars as a pleasant experience and if we need a sales agent again in the future, we will certainly contact Plaggemars again.

The contact with the real estate agent was professional, quick and personal. Questions were answered quickly. From the first visit by Leon it felt familiar. Both the ladies in the office as well as the different agents, who conducted the viewings in the house, kept us fully informed. We have experienced the sale of our house through Plaggemars as a very pleasant experience and if we need an agent again in the future, we will certainly contact Plaggemars.

A very deskunkundige and pleasant cooperation with both buying and selling !! This also certainly refers to the ladies in the office !!

Very satisfied with the professional and energetic guidance of Plaggemars Makelaars during the sale of our home. Clear communication, straightforward approach and a smooth sales process from start to finish. If we need a real estate agent again, we will without doubt choose Plaggemars once more. Absolute recommendation!

I am extremely satisfied with the accurate, fast responses to questions. Everything negotiable, with a healthy business attitude which is a nice contrast to the emotional approach of me as a seller.

The guidance was very good. After each viewing there was telephone contact. The real estate agent thinks with you and comes up with solutions.

The contact was nice personally and felt familiar. The contact with the staff at the office was also very pleasant. Everything was aimed at showing that they were busy for you. We are fully taken care of.

Very satisfied, accurate and fast. Good rapport between the agent's business approach and the seller's emotional approach.

Henri was honest and clear about that, which we can certainly appreciate. Really had a good real estate agent.

Creative approach to get our object extra attention. Good guidance and communication with buyer.

The first conversation was quickly scheduled. The photos and energy label were already made shortly after the first conversation, thereby allowing the house to be put up for sale quickly! Clear communication, via phone, but also reachable via app and quick responses. All in all more than satisfied with Plaggemars and would certainly recommend her wholeheartedly!

The first conversation was quickly scheduled. The photos and energy label were already made shortly after the first conversation, thereby allowing the house to be put up for sale quickly! Clear communication, via phone, but also reachable via app and quick responses. All in all more than satisfied with Plaggemars and would certainly recommend her wholeheartedly!

Fine real estate office where the employees are not only knowledgeable but also social. We have experienced the cooperation as very pleasant.

I am very satisfied with Plaggemars Makelaars. They are expert and honest in what they do, and very quick to respond if you have questions along the way. Henri has already advised me in the past about buying a home. And now, when selling my home again, top guidance. I can really recommend them if you are looking for a real estate agent in the region. 👍🏼

Fine guidance and contact with open and honest communication. Both buying and selling our home went through as a smooth process in which we were really relieved. Experienced as very pleasant and absolutely recommended!

House bought through them and later had the appraisal done but god oh god what a disaster. Called back 4 times because they didn't note the appointments and dates properly, the appointments don't come after all and verbal promises turn out not to be correct. Real estate agents earn it easily nowadays and you can't get around it but you would never hire them yourself to sell something.

Geen romp slomp. Gewoon contact wanneer nodig wat rust geeft tijdens de verkoop. Echt een aanrader wat mij betreft.

Very knowledgeable and friendly proactive guidance during the sale of our home.

Good real estate agent, bought here almost 6 years ago, and now also sold again via weghorst. Fast service and nice communication.

Good overall, fast service after appraisal and a professional real estate agent. Also for making appointments for viewings everything in consultation.

Super, very satisfied with Weghorst. Professional approach and nice communication. Quick to switch and clear agreements

Our house was sold through the mediation of Weghorst Makelaardij B.V. In all respects a prime company! Friendly, professional people, great communication!! As far as we are concerned, a solid 10!!

Weghorst Makelaardij has been very well received, all contact with the office and real estate agent have gone very smoothly.

Together with Karel, the sale was started to full satisfaction. Everything went as agreed! In addition, there were some really nice photos made and use was made of a video and drone which showed this house very nicely. A recommendation! Class Karel and team Weghorst. Thank you

Short lines and personal attention make the entire process flow smoothly. We definitely recommend Weghorst Makelaardij! Thanks for everything!

We bought the current home in 2010 through Weghorst, Karel Timmerman. The handling and experience brought us back to him for the next step without any doubt. Again now, a smooth professional approach. We give everyone the same experience, so also Karel, how you can deal with each other and in a business but certainly confidential and pleasant way the sale can be made to take place quickly. Chapeau.

We bought this house in 2010 through Karel Timmerman, a great experience and when we went to take the next step, we again chose Weghorst and Karel based on that. That feeling was immediately confirmed again and we are certainly well and professionally helped. We would wish everyone, including Karel Timmerman, such an experience with the real estate agent. Smooth, helpful, understanding, cheerful and what more do you want…….

We were super well helped and guided in the sale of our house. We received emails and phone calls when there were changes. They were good to reach by telephone for questions etc. and would always help where needed. We managed to sell our house quickly and I am convinced that is due to the availability and knowledge of the real estate agent and his team.

Fast, friendly and content-strong service.

Excellent real estate agent with excellent knowledge of the local market. Good support from the people in the office. Everything according to agreement.

The process has run as we ourselves also expected. Reliable and professional. Good communication and coordination with the office.

Van begin tot het eind hadden we een heel prettig contact met Karel. Met erg veel regen kwam de collega nog extra op een andere dag, foto's van de tuin maken. Ook later nog kwam de externe fotograaf nogmaals. Met Karel was de samenwerking deskundig, duidelijk en met stelligheid. Ook prettig contact met collega's op kantoor. Heel erg bedankt!

The sale of Kastanjelaan 13, Wierden was combined with the purchase of Hof van Kingma 42 in Wierden. For this location it applies: In particular, the failure to replace the leaking kitchen faucet was a real blunder and unjustified. The clear description of the parking space and cellar area left something to be desired. Here, the guidance was not optimal, so to speak, merely reasonable.

Pleasantly accompanied in the sale of the property. Knowledge of matters and knows the right partners and people involved for a knowledgeable presentation.

Bijzonder vriendelijke, deskundige, snelle begeleiding van de verkoop. Niets dan lof en zou iedereen deze makelaar en haar team aanbevelen.

Marijke (and her team) is one of the few women who, in this business deal, feels more like a friend than someone who gets money from you. So incredibly attentive, friendly and patient. Full of expertise she sells your house in the most lovely way!

Marijke is a real estate agent who knows the market. She creates a clear sales plan and guides the entire process with care and attention. Great that we chose her for the sale of my mother's house.

Marijke is a good, nice and professional real estate agent. She is easy to reach and helps with other matters than just the sale of your own home.

Marijke (and her team) is one of the very few women who during a business deal feels more like a friend than someone who gets money from you. Incredibly friendly, attentive, patient and full of expertise she sells your house in a flash in the most lovely way.

Wij kunnen Marijke Makelaardij van harte aanbevelen aan iedereen die zijn of haar huis wil verkopen in een prettige en ontspannen sfeer met een makelaar die echt betrokken is en weet wat ze doet. Een echte aanrader!

Wij kijken met een ontzettend goed gevoel terug op onze samenwerking met Marijke. Makelaardij. Vanaf het eerste contactmoment voelde het vertrouwd en professioneel. De communicatie was altijd helder en prettig en ze schakelde razendsnel wanneer dat nodig was. Wat wij vooral hebben gewaardeerd is de fijne en persoonlijke benadering. Geen vraag was te veel en we werden continu goed op de hoogte gehouden van de voortgang. Wij kunnen Marijke. Makelaardij dan ook van harte aanbevel…

Als je je huis fijn en goed wilt verkopen moet je bij Marijke en Michelle zijn. Altijd fijn contact, duidelijke afspraken en je huis is snel verkocht;)

Nadat Marijke Makelaardij eerder een huis had verkocht binnen de familie, was voor ons de keus snel gemaakt. Wij schakelen ook Marijke Makelaardij in. En daar hebben we geen spijt van, integendeel. Het hele proces verliep soepel en snel. Een keurige presentatie op Funda en op social media, korte lijntjes en goede en heldere communicatie. En voor je het weet is je huis verkocht. Marijke en Michelle, bedankt. Prima verkoopresultaat!!! Bedankt voor jullie inzet.

In short: are you looking for a real estate agent who acts quickly, gives honest advice and is strong in communication? Then you're in the right place with Marijke Makelaardij. We would definitely recommend her.

The contact went perfectly, nothing to remark upon. All top, January 7th first meeting with Marijke, viewings on 2nd and 3rd February, bids until 6th February and today, 25th February, everything around so definitely sold. Hardly could be faster.

Duidelijk in de communicatie met korte lijntjes. Goede verkoopstrategie met voldoende ruimte voor eigen inbreng. Snel schakelen als de situatie daarom vraagt.

Zeer fijne samenwerking met Marijke en Michelle. Goede communicatie, deskundig advies en snelle verkoop van mijn woning. Absoluut een aanrader!

We zijn zeer tevreden over marijke.makelaardij! ! De communicatie verliep perfect, zelfs in het weekend kregen we amtwoord op onze vragen. En niet onbelangrijk: ons huis was snel verkocht. Marijke en Michelle, bedankt voor de service.

Sometimes you find a real estate agent with whom you immediately feel comfortable. With Marijke Makelaardij, you're definitely in good hands. Marijke and Michelle guide you in a very nice way through the sale of your home! They are easy to reach, really nice if you want to know something. The sale of our home went surprisingly well. Marijke and Michelle turn it into a party! We would definitely recommend Marijke Makelaardij if you're looking for a good real estate agent to sell your home...

Very good explanation about the entire process. From start to finish, you can always contact or get a quick reply by email.

Contact with Marijke is personal, fast and friendly. It's clear her explanation of the steps to be taken and she brings a well-founded story to us as the selling party. All in all, we are very satisfied and we wholeheartedly recommend Marijke and her team.

Contact and everything around it was completely top. Nothing to remark, fast service and nice follow-up.

Very satisfied with Marijke, good service and guidance. A recommendation for everyone, my house was sold quickly for a top price.

Super real estate agent who handles everything down to the last detail, really worth recommending

Zeer goede makelaar. Goede kennis van de markt. Kundig persoon. Goede vermelding op de website en op Funda met foto’s en video’s. Zeer plezierig in omgang en begeleiding van de verkoop van de woning. Gewoon top dus.

Een super team die altijd bereikbaar is meedenkt en goed communiceert! Wij waren heel blij met Nieuwenhuis makelaardij!

Goed geholpen, en fijn contact gehad!

Prettige en kordate afhandeling van de verkoop van ons huis.!Sanne en haar team zijn heel deskundig en klantvriendelijk!

Het contact was uitstekend. Alles werdt netjes meegedeeld. Begeleiding bij de vragenlijst en bezichtiging was heel goed een makelaar die ik zeker bij anderen zou aanbevelen.

Deze makelaar heeft verstand van zaken en heeft oog voor de persoonlijke situatie van de verkoper. Het huis kwam online te staan met professionele foto’s en een energiek en eigentijdse video. Tijdens het plannen van de bezichtigen zijn we heel prettig meegenomen in het overleg, de communicatie is duidelijk en vlot. De verkoop van het huis ging snel en verliep zeer positief. Nieuwenhuis makelaardij: bedankt voor alles!

Wij hebben de samenwerking met Nieuwenhuis als zeer prettig ervaren. Dit komt met name door hun deskundigheid en de korte lijntjes!

Fijne taxatie gehad door mevrouw Veldscholten , kennis van zaken . Kan makelaar Nieuwenhuis van harte aanbevelen.

Wij zijn heel erg tevreden over Sanne en haar team. Vanaf het eerste contact hadden we er een goed gevoel bij. Sanne kwam meteen met een duidelijk en realistisch verkoopplan en heeft dit samen met haar team heel goed uitgevoerd. Ze zijn deskundig, geven eerlijk advies en leggen alles rustig en duidelijk uit. Geen moeilijke praat, maar gewoon helder en transparant. Dat vonden wij erg prettig. Wat voor ons echt het verschil maakte, was de bereikbaarheid. Ook buiten kantoortijden…

Tijdens de verkoop van ons huis werden we heel fijn begeleid door Sanne Nieuwenhuis en haar collega's. Tijdens het hele proces werden we goed op de hoogte gehouden van alle voortgang en activiteiten. We werden meegenomen in alle stappen en als we vragen hadden, werd dit altijd tijdig en rustig uitgelegd. Door de fijne begeleiding hebben we de verkoop van ons huis als heel prettig ervaren! Wij zouden Nieuwenhuis zeker aanraden.

Think together and forward, and in the communication about it clear by clearly indicating what the next expected steps are.

Real estate agent Sanne helped us with the purchase of our new home. We had a couple of homes in mind that she inspected for us. She advised us well throughout the purchase process about both homes (one of which was our strong preference) and identified their strengths/weaknesses for us. In conversations with the selling real estate agent, she was sharp and alert. Ultimately, it comes down to the purchase. Sanne her knowledge of the market and her advice…

We were well guided and informed from start to finish by Sanne, Ileen and the rest of the staff at Nieuwenhuis. We are very satisfied with the entire process!

Fast, reliable. Positive!

The appraisal was super fast and skillfully performed.

The real estate agent listened carefully to our wishes and helped with the sale by keeping us informed of everything.

You will be well supported, pleasantly assisted. The entire process you get good guidance on how to tackle everything step by step.

From day 1 a good feeling, which was somewhat less with other real estate agents. They want to act quickly for a lower asking price. We had good guidance also with preparing the house for the photos and viewings. This period has passed very pleasantly for us. Thank you for your commitment and motivated attitude. With kind regards, Klaas and Diana.

The contacts were particularly pleasant. The sales process proceeded entirely according to agreement with continuous adequate information. It was noticeable and clear that knowledgeable people were speaking. In short, a feather in the cap for the team of Nieuwenhuis Makelaars

Just clear. Had good advice. Bought and sold a house with them. They could coordinate that well with each other.

Nice realtor. Ben and Ruud are both professional realtors. Pleasant communication with good advice. Received great help with selling my house and buying it back then. Looking for a very reliable and professional realtor, I would definitely recommend Ben & Ruud. Thanks again for the pleasant collaboration!

Very pleasant realtor compared to the others in Almelo and surrounding areas. Takes everything out of your hands. You can confidently put them to work. If you are looking for a realtor who simply does the work for you, then you need Brok. And not unimportant, at a fair price.

The handover went smoothly but the process does require follow-up from clients. Something unexpected always happens, so staying alert remains useful.

Brok is a very fine real estate agent to work with. Expert, with an eye for detail, always accessible and with an excellent price-quality ratio. What distinguishes Brok from other agents is their genuine commitment and integrity. No quick sales tactics or undervaluing the property to make a quick profit, but an honest and well-considered strategy that leads to the best result for both the buyer and the seller. Brok takes the time to advise you well…

All appointments kept. Excellent back office. All documents on time. Short and sweet: very good.

Contact with the real estate agent and the employee at the office was excellent, agreed appointments are kept.

Ruud Brok is a knowledgeable and friendly real estate agent who has been very helpful in preparing the property for sale as well as possible. Subsequently, he handled the sales process professionally and smoothly. His team in the office is also friendly and competent. I am very satisfied

Contact progressed quickly and communication was very good. We had a good feeling about the whole process. The real estate agent was very flexible and accommodating, and gave good advice. It's nice that everything was arranged so quickly and neatly!

Ruud is expert, does what he says and is very pleasant to deal with. We can certainly recommend him!

Just no nonsense, no unnecessary frills and straight to the point. Broek Makelaars is professional and sold the property in a short time for almost the price I had in mind beforehand.

Ruud helped me well with the sale of my house, the contact flowed smoothly and easily, always a phone call after a viewing to see how it went.

Worked together with Ben and Ruud several times, both when buying and selling a home. Extremely nice guys, just down-to-earth and especially very clear in their communication. Always reachable too. I would definitely want to work with them more often!

Pleasant real estate agents, both Ben and Ruud. They both provide good advice regarding the current housing market, allowing me to make a well-considered choice to sell my home. I was well guided throughout the entire sales process of my house in a pleasant way, taking into account the seller's wishes. I am satisfied with the quick sale and sound advice. The Move account is clear and easy to use. I would recommend these real estate agents to everyone, very reliable and professional, recommended for every seller.

Ruud Brok really helped us, with the sale of our house! (we experienced the entire process as very pleasant!) and even came with us to the new house so that we have now found our dream home! Ruud, thanks again, super!

Ruud has helped us tremendously with the sale of our chalet at Hessenheem. We want to thank him for the pleasant collaboration.

Heartfelt thanks for Your professional approach!

Als erfgenamen van het huis van onze ouders zijn wij tijdens het hele verkoopproces ontzorgd door Bart van BijBart makelaars. Zijn deskundigheid en lokale marktkennis gaven ons veel vertrouwen. De begeleiding was persoonlijk, met een uitstekende prijs/kwaliteit verhouding. We zijn zeer tevreden over het verkoopresultaat en kijken terug op een prettig en transparant traject. Absoluut een aanrader!

Topbegeleiding! Open houding, eerlijke, rustige benadering en veel ruimte voor eigen inbreng (zoals zelf de bezichtigingen doen). Goed overleg en prettige communicatie gaf vertrouwen in elkaar tijdens het hele proces. Goede backoffice. Een vernieuwende makelaar die we iedereen aanraden.

BijBart Makelaars leverde een heel prima dienstverlening bij de verkoop van het appartement Westeinde 17M Vriezenveen. Warm aanbevolen.

Het contact met de makelaar was erg goed, bijBart makelaars regelt alles zeer goed en zorgvuldig van A tot Z. Wij zijn erg blij met Bart en met het geleverde resultaat.

Pleasant contact, keeps you well informed during the sales process. He even responds to messages after office hours. Expert advice, reliable fine real estate agent, good and clear communication! A recommendation!

Fine support, now still the transfer .Nice that I could just walk into the office with questions so far neatly guided.

It all went super smooth, Bart knew exactly what he was talking about. He understands his field very well and everything goes neatly properly, from viewing to the negotiations up to the final dealings. Top real estate agent!!

The expectations were good Bart helps with everything if you have questions! In our opinion it is a good real estate agent

The contact was easy and in a Twents way. No words but actions. This is it and this is how we are going to do it. Pleasure to work with, clear, good reachability when questions arise. From our perspective, a recommendation!

Bart is friendly and knows how to accurately assess the value of the house. The house sold quickly for the asking price 😄

Contact was excellent, quick responses to questions. Move together used, that also went smoothly. Clear text on the website regarding our property.

A young expert broker who knows what he's talking about. Knows the market in his region well. Recommended.

Very nice realtor. Communicates clearly and you know what to expect. Recommended for others.

Nice that Bart also has a network that can help with matters around the sale, such as energy label and moving things.

ByBart helped us with the viewing and took us along through the entire process. Excellent guidance. After the viewing, a realistic offer was made and again we were taken along through the whole process. Very friendly and expert real estate agent.

Bart knows what he's talking about. Is clear in language and answer. Helped us well with the sale but also with the purchase of our other house. Looking for a nice and good real estate agent, go for BijBart!

Bart is knowledgeable, human, understanding and reliable. Consultation is always possible and appointments are kept.

Excellent real estate agent, everything went quickly and well! 👍 Good communication, clear, friendly and short lines 👌

Clear quote, pleasant during contacts, good advice and quick handling during the sale

With a lot of effort and good consultation, we have reached a satisfactory agreement. Local involvement and market knowledge also help to work with an enthusiastic real estate agent from our own town.