It was introduced by our democratic controlled legislature who approached CAR and obtained their endorsement because this will result in many more real estate sales (and commissions). 

I work with realtors all the time and I pay their commission 2.5% out of my assignment fee. 

- use her for the purchase anyway and give her the commission?

Then margin wise are you covering the cost of commissions, taxes, etc.?

Hello Corey,eXp Realty has a $85/month tech fee and doesn't charge any commission split for deals that agents do for their own properties/investments.

No one is going to care for your place like you and they are going to charge anywhere from 15-30% commission.

If you work directly with the listing agent and they keep both sides of the commission and you dont get any exclusive representation as a buyer.. the listing agent would most certainly be happy to work with you and a lower due diligence. 

If I am the agent I get my commission.

Our local planning commission passed rules on 'food truck parks' such as they have to provide restrooms.

Factor in about 10% of the sale price to go towards closing costs (transfer taxes, commissions, attorney fee, etc) and miscellaneous expenses and you're at $625K so far - this is NOT including demolition costs, holding costs (taxes, utilities, insurance, management, etc), architectural drawings, surveys, building department filing fees, etc.That said, you may also want to consider the costs and potential benefits of adding sq ft. to the existing home and/or updating the home to potentially boost your sale price.All the best!