If there is no agreement signed and this person is just someone listed from the broker's database, I do not believe it is acceptable for the broker to collect a split in addition to the house split.If you are to consider negotiating this additional split, there is a lot to take into account here... what is the % of business that you generate on your own vs. how much your broker contributes?

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Not following the requirements (within Seattle city limits will likely have additional rules and regulations) opens the seller up to liability.Additionally, the seller always has the option of offering "cash for keys" arrangement but be sure that no funds change hands until after the property is vacated and locks are changed.John

Certain circumstances may require additional guarantors, however, just one will suffice most times. 

That way you can still get an additional discount, you have them do the work so no liabilities, and you shouldn't have to worry about those fees.

That present's an opportunity for additional capital does it not? 

If you feel like you are scraping by, you might need to downsize the apartment, go out less, eat out less, cook more, etc.

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Sometimes they don’t like that because you don’t have skin in the game.As for advantages to the seller - are you going to pay them more for the property, that would be a perk that I offer in addition to making a little extra on interest for the duration of the loan.

THIS ADDITIONAL MANDATORY CONSTRUCTION COSTS UNDOUBTEDLY GETS PASSED ON TO THE HOMEBUYER!!!