We are planning to purchase a home within the next month. I had a friend recommend an agent to act on my behalf (buyer's agent). Prior to talking to her, we had really already decided on a specific neighborhood with both new construction and existing homes for sale. I spoke to the recommended agent and we talked in general terms about her role. She never mentioned signing an agreement nor did we discuss her fee. Several days later we found out that this agent was about to retire and spends at least half of her time at the beach (must be nice!). Well, she hasn't found anything that we hadn't already seen and she hasn't really been available when we need her - we are working around her schedule. She has shown us 1 house that we actually found and set up the showing.

The problem is that house is one that we are interested in and it is FSBO. The owner is ok working with an agent but I don't want to use this agent. I called her today to set up a time to work on the offer and she was on the way to the beach for a week - again! This means that I have to wait and possibly lose the house or do it myself or with another agent.

I understand the value of working with a buyer's agent but I don't see the value if I am doing all of the work.

Since I am ready to offer on this property:
Should I do it myself with a real estate attorney helping with the contract
Should I use another agent -- have to find one immediately
Should I use the current agent -- don't know why I would??
Any other ideas