Good statistical info here -http://www.propertyshark.com/Real-Estate-Reports/2015/09/02/infographic-the-hottest-real-estate-markets-right-now/

If you abandon the golden rule and treat your realtors like the scum of the Earth you seem to think they are, then I'm not surprised by your bad experiences.I think the Pareto principle applies in real estate just like it does in any field, with 20% of the realtors causing 80% of the problems, and 20% of the realtors doing 80% of the business - and these statistics have been verified by NAR to some extent.

I forget the exact statistic, but there is a good sized percentage of credit scores/histories with mistakes on them.Heck, I currently have two past 30 day late payments on my Home Depot credit card. 

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As of April 10, I will officially be a single mama to 3 sons, which has kicked my excuses to the curb because I refuse to be a statistic.

That one bold second wholesaler.

Not trying to take away from your bold decision, but I'm saying you did the right thing and it is the BEST time to do it.  

The statistics show ZERO views week over week, with the occasional surge when it goes up to a whopping handful of views.

They back everything they write up with statistics.  

I agree with @Jay Hinrichs in that the bold and unsubstantiated comments were just that, false opinions lacking any foundation or credibility.