...our own so far. Is this normal? We were recommended to this agent who seems to have good track record and reputation. However, we have been out on our own for the past two weeks to look at houses. This agent just email us listings and gives us some additional info over the phone. Although we have 4-5 months window for shopping around, we feel we need to start looking right now rather than waiting till last month then make a hasty decision. Is it considered normal practice for agents to not taking clients around to see houses? We thought it otherwise.

Is it a "buyer's agent" or a traditional seller's agent?

When we bought our first house, we went with a buyer's agent. While I / we did plenty of "drive-by's" and looking on our own, for a few houses that we were really interested in, our agent came along and pointed out things we wouldn't have noticed.

Why not ask your agent?

Agents do not take clients that have a window like yours. They try to screen your likes and dislikes first. Than when it comes within two months of the closing you want they start taking you out looking at the choices available to you that fit your likes. This is the way they work. Their month is time is money. If they are walking with you than they are not available for those that are buying NOW. The market and choice change on a daily basis's and what you find today may not be available the time you are buying. The people selling their homes want closings as soon as possible.

no get another one they should work for there commission

Definitely not normal around here.
how do you get in the house?