I advocate finding one that will do it willingly without binding you to a contract that says that you will pay them no matter how you find a home - in most of those situations, I see captive Buyers that receive bad customer service.

This story was captivating and I can only imagine what the book will hold.

@Nathan S.Ask the agent if he is independent or captive agent Captive agent usually works with one company such as prudential or State FarmThey will only sell their policies Independent agent will shop rates from various companies that they can get the best rate.

No apology, no explanation, not even an interesting "story" ("I was abducted by aliens on my way to view the property and held captive while I underwent experimentation until they released me").