Flipping-any perks to being your own real estate agent?

[Tim Key]

So my wife and I are getting educated on our options to do a flat out flip, a live in flip, or possibly a cash flow live in. I was thinking most agents make 3%+ on closing or showing the house. What are the perks of being the real estate agent for your own flips. Is there any one who started flipping then decide to get educated/certified to become a real estate agent?