unethical to search for higher BA fees? (REALTOR)

[Devin Mann]

as a buyers agent someone wants me to find them some properties.  As far as the buyer agency fee goes, standard seems to be 2%.  i find some at 2.5% and 3%.  

is it okay if i trim my search down to the 2.5-3% homes only? when there is a higher BA fee, does that mean the seller is more motivated?

[Stephen Bell]

As an agent, your first and foremost responsibility is to your buyer, NOT your commission. While we all love the commissions, you owe your fidicuary duties to your client. If a home matches their criteria, you need to present it to them and see if they want a showing. As a buyer agent, are you going to eliminate a perfect home for your buyers just so you can get a .05% increase, selling them a home they are only "okay" with? It is not good business practice, or ethical to put your needs above your buyers.