Great point, Chris...There is no rule that says the buyer and the seller can't be represented by different companies, and that the buyer can't procure his own title search/insurance from his company while the seller is represented by his own attorney...

That is now my minimum expectation as I look to procure other properties.

In real estate we have what is called procuring cause.

The agent is probably procuring cause (owed the agreed commission) because he brought the buyer to you.

Any property damage, injuries to a contractor’s employees or negligence in their workmanship is covered under policies that the contractor procures for himself, such as General Liability and Workman’s Comp.

I would think this falls under procuring cause?

The apartment complexes, property managers, and landlords pay in any case that I am the procuring cause of their new tenant and they have previously agreed to pay agents. 

Im interested in procuring a non recourse loan for commercial investment purpose.

I have put off beginning my procuring rental properties until I retire from the military, as we plan to move out of state.

You find the property and do the leg workOR try procuring private money.