Too much at stake not to go with someone you feel comfortable with. Personally I refer out business in areas I dont know very well, particularly with buyers. I don’t feel like I can represent people’s absolute best interests properly in all areas. Unless you know the area well, you could easily put a client into a property with neighborhood issues that an outsider couldnt know. Thats not something I’m willing to risk for my clients. Life is too short and I am also not willing to spend my time driving to South Bay, East County, Temecula etc. Others feel differently and will go wherever the business is. SD R seems to spread his wings quite a bit and as far as I can see he does a good job for his clients. That probably isnt the case with most realtors. If she isnt up to the task, you need to get better representation.
