Before you shop for a buyer’s agent, I would make a list of what you expect the agent to do for you. Possible duties could be:
1. Find you a good neighborhood.
2. Locate the perfect house.
3. Take you on weekend housing tours.
4. Explain all your mortgage options.
5. Negotiate the lowest price.
6. Wade thru the short sale maze.
7. Deal with new home builders.
8. Show you REO properties.
9. Help you get a mortgage.
10. etc.

I’m a do-it-yourself kind of guy. I’ve bought many houses in the past and used the Internet to find my current house. I didn’t need a lot of hand-holding.

The best buyer’s agent for you depends on the help you need.