If a realtor is being pushy about buying sooner, is that typical, or should I push back or find a new agent?

A home purchase is too big a decision to make under pressure. Say so directly, and if the pushing continues, find a new agent. Start with a straight conversation: tell the agent you feel rushed and ask them to ease off. If the pressure keeps coming and feels overbearing, switching is completely fine. You should feel comfortable and in control the whole way through. Often the pressure comes from an agent who needs the sale more than you need to buy right now. An agent with a healthy business is usually content to let you make the right decision on your own timeline. One related caution: be careful about locking yourself into a rigid target like buying by a set season. That cuts both ways. You should never be rushed, and you also want to stay open when the right home shows up on its own schedule. The bar for good representation is simple: they send you options, answer your questions, and advocate for you, without pushing you past your own comfort.