A view from my end of the road . . . .
Over the years, I've learned a simple but valuable lesson about real estate agents: A good "buyer's agent" is not the same thing as a good "seller's agent".
There are a lot of agents out there whose skill set is more or less limited to working with buyers. When it's time for you to sell, these guys/gals may do a great job of pitching their services but once they have your signature on a contract their level of interest flags. Their primary goal seems to be to get as many properties under contract as possible. Then, if a listing sells, they'll get a commission regardless of who sells it. Meanwhile, they prefer to work with prospective buyers. You - the seller - are pretty much on your own,
Unfortunately, agents who actually have the talent and ambition necessary to help you effectively market your house are far less common. Marketing a home well is complicated and requires someone with specialized skills and attributes.
Bottom line: It's usually pretty easy for someone to be enamored of the person who helped them buy their home. When shopping for a listing agent, try to find people who were impressed by the agent who helped them sell.
Been there, done that, got the scars to prove it . . . JMHO
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