Hi Diana,
I think that when I go to sell my home the next time, I will make sure that he or she will have these qualities.

The most important thing is to return calls.

They will listen to me and understand what it is that I am looking for - whether it be the amount of money that I want to list my home for or If I am looking for a buyer who wants to raise a family. 

The second quality that I would look for in my real estate agent is someone who is very detail oriented and will look to make sure that this would be the ideal home for me and my family.  I want to make sure that they have looked at all the documents given to them by the other real estate office and go through them to make sure that there are no underlying problems with the home that may not be obvious.  I would be hiring them for their expertise and would hope that they would also have great negotiating skills.

The last thing, although not the least important, is someone who is highly recommended.  I would be checking to see what their reputation is before I hire them.