Here in Evergreen in the Denver foothills the real estate agents (brokers) are for the most part a decent bunch of folks.  They are in general a good bunch of people to work with.  Just like any profession some just suck. Sorry about being so blunt but as realtors (the ones that actually are) we are supposed to have respect for our fellow brokers as well as be an advocate for our clients.  At times I feel as if some of the brokers around here feel their job is to close the deal at any cost.  They sometimes lose touch of who they are working for and exactly who this transaction is about.  The transaction has absolutely nothing to do with the agent.  It has everything to do about the two parties buying and selling the property.  When a broker has been doing this for too long they lose touch of that.