Ask the agent for a list of the last 10 closings with addresses and approximate sale dates, and call two or three of the named referral sources yourself. A realtor confident in their work will hand this over without hesitation, and the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission's public registry lets you confirm the licence is active and in good standing.
Online review volume also skews toward agents who work high-turnover starter home segments, so an agent focused on move-up or downsizing clients over 55 will naturally show fewer reviews per year of practice. That is a client mix difference, not a competence gap.
Joel Dyck built his Saskatoon practice on repeat clients and referrals, and he will walk you through recent closings and put you in touch with past sellers directly. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.