Jasper

You have to understand that boat brokers run into a lot of "tire
kickers" and "dreamers". They don't want to waste their time on such
people. If, or when, they realize that your "for real", then they start
to get down to serious work. People that are seriously in the market
for a boat tend to already have it down to a few makes and models, age
and price range. At that point a broker knows you've been looking, your
not just killing time. He will then start to help you with your search.
You would be surprised at how many times they have a survey on hand,
but use what they have as a referance only, hire your own surveyor if
your serious about a boat you have been shown. Brokers make their money
by selling boats, yes, the more it sells for the more they make. But
I've seen them push sellers hard to make a sale, no sale, no money. By
the way, have you looked at "www.yachtworld.com"? It's a great place to
look at lots of boats without leaving home, and you can get a good idea
about prices as well.

Good Luck!

John