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Find a realtor that matches your personality and needs. There should be plenty of hungry realtors in CA. After all, 2 of every 100 has a license.

I would not contact the realtor. I would not contact the seller directly. There's little to be gained by releasing some venom.

Realtors, sellers, and buyers will engage in dirty tricks and games, and it will always go on as long as participants exist. Believe me. There are plenty of a$ses to fill those seats. You'd do well to march past and do your own thing.

If you're prepared to invest a little time each day, find web sites or an email service that will show new listings. I think ziprealty.com covers your area, but I'm sure there are better soruces.