After two vastly different experiences in the purchase and sale of our first two homes, I found the real estate process fascinating as well as an area where I could help people wade through the search, negotiating, and closing of a home. In our first home search, we felt like we were largely on our own and made a few missteps in our fixer-upper. In our second search, our agent was so knowledgeable and helpful that I was thankful to have her by ou...