Transaction brokers simply represent the transaction, they do not have loyalty to you.  

So, if I ever begin to experience any divided loyalties, I always default to her. 

And, I believe that loyalty is a two way street. 2.

I have not heard of any loyalty reward benefit with closing companies.

And i have a great working relationship with the owners of PIUS, so my loyalty is to them now.

I look for what I call the "loyalty" factor.

I felt like this house and this purchase might be legitimate, but I wanted to talk to my real estate agent.I told her the story, and she really appreciated my loyalty and honesty.

If they are reputable and exercise their duties of Loyalty, Care, Accountability etc. their connections are meaningless.Meaning, they are working for you and should have your best interests in mind.  

it's never done til you leave with the keys, lol) April 22.Again, I know I may be rare with this, but the keys are a personal relationship and loyalty to a local financial institution and that initial appraisal (insist it be done in repaired market condition).Blessings!

Older agents tend to be settled in their own methods, you would have to adapt to them and like you said once they find their bread and butter investors their loyalty tend to stick with that circle (assuming their circle has a successful formula).The biggest take away would be the young investor may not be knowledgeable in all aspects but...