Need home buying tips, any agents here, or anyone with buying experience? Long

If you like it buy I, don't wait... but...Get an independent home inspector with a good track record. You want one that will be a stickler for details. 2nd get contingency against the appraisal, of course, if it's a hot market, you may have to pay above the value. I walked both my adult kids through recent purchases. They both used the same realtor from an adjacent town. The agent was acting on their behalf, giving advice, and steering them in the right direction. Also, abiding by the rules of what she could and couldn't tell them. She didn't sell in that town so, she was showing other agents listings. Good luck.

PS. Must have very large shop!!!!