Sid, I've only used a realtor once...for my very first purchase years ago. I located three houses I was interested in and enlisted a buyer's agent (recommended by a friend) in order for someone to help me through the process, who's fiduciary obligation was with me and not the seller. Met her at 5, looked at the three, committed to purchase the one I wanted by 9. Might be the easiest $ she ever made...she sent a potted plant to my work in appreciation...that's certainly more than I usually pay for a plant though
