What is the responsibility of the real estate agent?

[Chris Loh]

Hi BP Forum Members, 

I'm a first time home buyer.  I found a loan officer I really like and he recommended a realtor.  I haven't really had time to speak with the realtor but I was wondering what his responsibility is? To be more exact, can I tell the realtor I'm looking for a property that cashflows $500 if I house hack it and send him to work?  Or do I just send him properties I want to look at?  What should I expect from my realtor and where should i draw the line on what I can ask?

Thanks for the advice in advance!