I started looking at Invelo because of 3 things that seemed to be different from ReiSift which were list pulling, their apparent already built marketing campaigns, and seemed to be a similar as far as data mgt but with the BP discount a little more cost effective. 

In particular I like to find cosmetically distressed properties that I can get at a steep discount.

Seems like they are running a Pawn Shop, homeowners in Austin/Miami/Tampa etc who need cash bad sell a "HomeShare", percentage of their equity in their home for a discount, with a term of 10 yrs, if the homes go up in value as they have since 2011/2012 then NADA gets the original equity already at a premium price plus any appreciation for the total percentage they bought from the homeowner, but since Austin now down 20% in last 12 months and other hot home markets may also continue to fall, and NADA does not engage in price discovery (ie shopping for best value) as they want to obtain a "Market Value - ETF like" of the cities they invest in.

I'm sure you can find a REALTOR that will offer you a discount.

Heavier weekly discounts for off-season, etc. 

What I do like about the condo market right now is fixer condos are going for a steeper discount than it actually costs to remodel.

If seller would rather discount the price, how much of a discount is right?

Please someone tell me the logic on how costs on the buy side will drop with less agents.I can see good buyers agents commanding over 3% because they are worth it and will be operating against a bunch of poorly trained flat fee discount brokerages. 

When you pay more for the house, you will never get a discount on that.The bottom lines is that you end up much better off buying at lower price, higher interest and refinancing when interest rates go down.

Discount brokers a keeping the meat on the listing side and shorting the selling side.