[PeteSB75]

Do yourself a favor and take any advice from your real estate broker with a healthy grain of salt. They are there to advise you, but they may not always have your best interest, as a buyer, in mind. Just keep in mind that their commission is a percentage of the sale price, so listen to their recommendations, but don't feel obligated to follow them. The better agents will realize that doing their best representing a buyer means the buyer will come back when it is time to sell, but not all will follow that logic. If you can find a fee-based agent that you pay directly instead of paying through sale commission, I would think it well worth your money.