I've just had a frustrating experience that happens to me over and over.  Ok, not ALL the time, but more times than I'd like.  I'm a buyer's agent.  I've never listed a house for sale, but I work for a listing agent.  I just fielded a call from a gentleman who wanted to see a property, and I showed it to him.  He seemed interested, but then told me he'd get back to me as he had several other properties he wanted to see, and he was calling the listing agents directly.  Sometimes people just don't get the whole buyer's agency concept, and sometimes I think it's just because it's new to them.  I've had people argue with me that the person who listed the property, the person who is contractuall WORKING FOR THE SELLER was the person who should help them.  I know it's a grey area, but I wish I could get the word out that I'm here to help BUYERS.  Yes, the higher the price, the more I get paid, but it's negligible, and not a price I'm willing to sell my integrity for.

 Sorry for the soapbox.

 Nola