Could you recommand a realtor or agent in the SF Bay Area?

Absolutely. Margaret Maker with Coldwell Banker. Excellent service, very professional and patient, good sense of humor. She was my agent when I was a first-time buyer; she made the process easy for me.

However, regarding "showing you around," most agents will give you lists of houses to look at after they've taken you around to a couple. They give you an idea of what to look for, and then trust that you'll be able to make some decisions on your own.

They don't make their commission off you, though. The seller pays the commission to both the listing and closing agent, not the buyer. If you are just a "lookie loo" and wasting their time and not ready to buy, don't be surprised that they give you the brush off. They don't earn unless they move property.

If you want someone slightly more willing to work with you, look for either a "buyer's agent" only, or a firm/agent that specializes in first time home buyers.

Oh definitely. There's a great agent directory at http://www.realestateforsaleincalifornia.net/

Try checking out the "featured" agents first. They are experts in the industry and I can vouch that they are all really honest and approachable. If none of them cover your area, the other agents are lovely as well ;) Good luck!

Sure. I'd be happy to help you.

I'm a Realtor at Coldwell Banker. My wife and I work together. We are focused on service and working by Referral. Our goal is to make our clients so happy they would refer their friends and family to us. You can read more about us on http://www.kamaliteam.com./

We cover mainly the Peninsula and San Francisco.

royer realty in redwood city

pete and /or dennis royer

they have been in business a long time, honest,

highly respected,