Define “top” around your needs.
A search for “top GTA realtor” is a starting point, not a decision. The best fit for a downtown condo buyer may be different from the best fit for an owner selling a detached home in Richmond Hill. Start with your property type, location, timeline and the service you need. A ranking only becomes useful when you know its period, geography and measurement.
Ask for the reasoning behind the price.
For a sale, ask which recent transactions are genuinely comparable and how differences were considered. For a purchase, ask what supports the proposed offer range. A useful explanation distinguishes asking prices, completed sales and estimates. The highest suggested list price is not necessarily the strongest plan.
Make the service concrete.
Ask who handles preparation, photography, showing coordination, feedback and negotiations. Find out which services are included, which require separate providers and who is your day-to-day contact. Discuss how often updates are provided and how decisions will be documented. A confident presentation should be followed by a clear written scope.
Compare evidence, then compare fit.
Relevant examples, candid answers and an understandable process tell you more than a slogan. Speak with more than one agent if that helps you evaluate the options. Sue Zhang’s approach emphasizes pricing judgment, coordinated execution and English or Mandarin communication. A first conversation lets you assess whether that approach fits your move.
A few useful answers
Does “top realtor” always mean the same thing?
No. Rankings may measure sales volume, transaction count or another metric across different locations and periods. Ask for the source and definition before comparing claims.
What should I ask at a first meeting?
Ask how the agent would approach your specific property or search, what evidence supports the plan, who will do the work and how you will be kept informed.
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