I would have to say that my buying experience with...

I would have to say that my buying experience with Sam Neilson as an agent is the worst I've ever had. I have bought two properties prior and did not encounter such drama and stress.
It started fine with my wife and I putting a deposit down on a house Sam was selling, but quickly the relationship with Sam became heated as she decided and I quote her saying "this is not going to work!". She was not happy that our contract was conditional on us selling our house in order to buy this one, as we were selling without an agent but through "For sale by owner". So in her eyes we were seen as not serious buyers. She also questioned the way we were going about our building inspection and advising us that she has never seen such unprofessionalism, where in fact it is totally up to us to decide who and how we employ to conduct our building inspection. She raved on and talked over me with what seemed like a personal vendetta, would not stop going on and on and could not simply stop being emotional about it and try solving any issues the constructive way. She treated me like a fool, with no respect and lack of professionalism. The excitement of buying our new house was cut short and we felt robbed and our feelings disregarded.
My wife and I ended up selling our place on time through "For sale by owner" to fulfil our contract obligations and in fact Sam's seller ended up delaying the settlement date by a further week causing us more issues with our purchases move into our place.
We had minimal help or contact from Remax during this time and felt very much like unwanted business. In fact Sam did say that she only represents the seller's interest and that the buyer is paying the agent but the truth is its our money that pays them both. It is a family run business with Sam her brother and father being at the top of the ladder.
A completely surreal experience one that has left a huge imprint on our real estate experience for the rest of our lives, and one that has really changed our perception of the real estate agents.