If lenders would consider a 2-3% buyers agent commission as part of the purchase price and LTV based on this (contract price + buyers agent commission) we can end this Byzantine step of the buyer’s agent having a separate agreement executed with the seller for the seller to offer to cover the buyers agent commission.  

@Renee LeFevreTo rent out your basement, follow these steps: check local regulations, prepare the basement with separate entrance, screen potential tenants, draft a lease agreement, set the right rent price, consider tax implications, update homeowner's insurance, and build a positive tenant relationship to attract quality renters.Good Luck!

Highlight features like the private entrance to attract budget-conscious travelers.

I have sold many CA buyers our more expensive out of state deals though which run great, for example north side chicago 4 units 800k+ that cashflow with great tenants 700+ scores.

They are pretty much wholesalers, cash or hard money almost exclusively, and a lot of buyers have an. offer accepted sight unseen.

I am actively working on a buyer and a personal money lender list. 

You need to understand the market, advertise to buyers, show it in the best light, know what to say and what not to say, be skilled at negotiation, understand contracts, and much more.If you don't know how valuable a good agent can be, it's because you've never used one, or they made it look easy because they are skilled. 

As a buyer you are running a lot of empty miles, before you close a deal "off-market"BTW - almost every property I have ever bought for myself was on MLS.

Above wastes precious time they could be marketing their property to real buyers. 4.

@Ricky Hernandez As a Realtor with extensive experience, I typically guide buyers through the process.