Answers by Valerie Howard

The listing agent’s primary role is to market your home effectively—coordinating professional photography, preparing marketing materials, managing online exposure, and ensuring all required documentation is ready for buyer agents. Once the property is listed, showings are typically scheduled and communicated through the agent. It’s not uncommon for an agent to manage listings and communications even while temporarily away or recovering from illness. If your agent has maintained strong marketing efforts and you’ve been satisfied with her professionalism, it may be best to allow her time to recover. A short absence doesn’t necessarily mean your home’s marketing momentum has stalled, and consistency with a trusted agent can often yield the best long-term results.