Working with an a buyers agent Short Sales having a heck of a time

[Mike Nelson]

Im not here to whine about inventory, but i noticed all the competing rehabbers are getting short sales, and guess what! IM NOT!. As I have never dealt with a short sale transaction I am leaning towards having an agent who is experienced in these matters work with me on finding deals and submitting offers. I did find one agent who is pretty experienced, but she wants me to sign a 1 year exclusive agreement with her, (which I could understand for short sales), but thats all I would want to keep it to, i am meeting with her tomorrow but was wondering if anyone had any advice on whats acceptable before i sign my life away on the dotted line? I have failed miserably trying to work with the short sale listing agents directly.. i feel this is my next option