So the property was represented as legal duplex by the seller.

This should explain the challenges forthcoming....https://www.biggerpockets.com/topics/596656We represent many landlords within the City and County of LA, and all of Southern California for that matter, if this passes I know 90% of our clients are going to sell and move their equity to a more favorable city or state including myself.

Have you ever heard of a company that makes their tenants meet the pest inspector and a representative doesn’t even show to the property?

I have been working with the agent for a couple months, and he seems like an upright guy, but he told me today that as a representative to both parties, he doesn't have a fiduciary responsibility to either party.

Based upon the way you asked the question, I would assume the problem is that you are requesting a purchase loan that represents too great a % of the property's current, not potential value. 

A bank representative has said my ex wife's name is somehow still tied to perhaps the deed.

I was worried there was no one here representing for the Capital Region 😅

The 1% commission idea sounds great, but at least with a certain Seattle company that is growing in popularity, their 1% only represents the selling commission.

@Marcus Alig  I can tell you with certainty that if I had a family member or friend who didn't use me to represent them, I would be both hurt and angry.The best way to go about this is to proactively tell all of your Realtor friends that you're looking for an agent, but that you also have other friends who are Realtors.  

We represent 30+ companies so there is a chance we deal with one or both.