Using Windows in iMac

I hope this fits in here. A local small town Mac dealer bundles Windows XP with a new iMac. I called an Apple Computer store in a big city near here in Silicon Valley and asked if they would do the same. I'm sorry, but I have to say this person was an absolute bimbo. No matter how I explained it directly, she couldn't understand. If all the Apple dealers bundled Windows with a new Mac, do you think they might get a little more business?
Windows XP Pro

I recently attempted to adapt my intel based IMAC to the Parallels program
with disappointing results, so far.
Bought the full Windows XP sp2 O.S, bought the Parallels program, bought the Norton Security Program, and have been attempting to install.
Results have been poor. Have induced many hours of grief. Still not solved.
There are specific reasons to run a Windows program on my IMAC.
In my real estate business, there are essential programs available only through the local MLS system, which ONLY works with Internet Explorer, thus, the need for Windows. The specific programs I NEED are "Realfast contract forms" (with the state approved real estate contract forms), and the website www.vail.mlxchange.com, for all data concerned with real estate business.
Results,
Realfast does NOT support and Mac functions, and the mlxchange program can ONLY work through Internet Explorer.
Parallels company is very difficult to contact, Realfast contract forms doesn't want to talk to me, MLXchange won't even start up, the Windows O.S.program won't stay installed on my IMAC, who knows if the Norton security is working
(It also seems to have disappeared after installation)
I haven't attempted to contact the Window's people yet. It's difficult to imagine them being supportive of this program on the IMAC. Perhaps I would be wrong.
There isn't a Mac dealer open within 110 miles. Local tech guy won't show up at requests for appointments at his business, nor at my home. (of course, at a price)
I'll keep spending hours trying to make it work.
Frustrated.
Do I have to buy a dumb Windows computer to get these 2 or 3 critical programs?
Ken

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