If I have a buyer client who has contractually agreed to whatever fee we discussed, and they are interested in an off market property, you bet I will attempt to save my client money by negotiating all or some of my compensation from the seller. 

I am about to purchase a home in a popular vacation area.

Solar energy is becoming a more popular option for homeowners, but it can be a costly investment that won't pay off when you come to sell.

There are ski resorts close to our property, and the lake is a very popular destination for families and friends to visit during the summer and fall.

The agent should also fill them in on the current market conditions and a brief history recap of the market.Then guide them through the buyers process and explain any docs/contracts the buyer will be using.Big popular teams are fine.They will typically have you work with newbie agents they use for buyers.

But then again, he's not a popular person on this forum, of which I have yet to figure out.

However, in the last couple of years, the Multifamily DSCR Loan option has emerged and become super popular with multifamily investors.

The numbers on the deal are below:-$6100 PITI (5% down owner occupied)-$2600-$2800 monthly rent per unit-Off market deal near Richardson High School-Both units fully renovatedI would essentially be betting on the long term appreciation of the DFW real estate market as well as long term rent growth.

City websites are a great bet.

Your best bet is to find a commercial broker and form a referral relationship with him.