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Just wanted to get the insight of people who have gone through this. I'm a first time home buyer and wasn't sure if there were any "rules" or such against this.

Here's my situation:
I've been looking for townhouses for the last month or so. So far I've been going it alone (without an agent) just to get a feel for what I can get for my money. At one of the open houses I went to, I was talking to an agent and he asked me if I had an agent yet. I said no, and he's been e-mailing me properties to check out (many which suited what I'm looking for). He lives in the area and is pretty familiar with what's out there.

Anyways, one of my friends best friend is a realtor as well. She sent my number off to her friend (I asked her to do so so it's not like she forced realtor #2 on me). They too have been sending me recommendations.

My question is whether there's a problem with having 2 realtors working to get my business? I know when you sell it might be an issue but as a buyer, I see it more as competition for my business. Whoever gets me the listing I like will get the sale.

Is there any issue with doing what I'm doing or should I cut one of them loose? In my mind, I've always thought it would be better to go with the recommended realtor (since someone can vouch for them), but to be honest, the one I met at the open house seems to give me more listings that I like and knows the area much better than the recommended realtor. I personally would like to have them both working to get my business but then I don't want to do anything that's "unethical" or frowned upon.

Any thoughts?