They don’t get much commission and it’s very difficult to build a report in the area without a network when your getting started .

The realtor can not pay you a commission and anything they do offer is going to be disappointing. 

If I were working with an agent/broker, there would just be commissions/fees, and I would retain 100% ownership in the property. 

Either commission only or a draw and commission etc.

Set a definitive termination date and notify him that if you do not receive confirmation by that date that you will report him to the real estate commission (or whatever authority you have in the state).

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kidde announced a recall to replace certain Kidde fire extinguishers.

The reason most people don't use an agent is to save on the commission.

Start with your REIA for a name.And I would get your RE License, so you can both buy as a principal and get a commission for a listing both buyers and sellers and get access to the MLS.Here is a NY option to purchase agreement with some other agreements, see an attorney.  

Forfeiture instead of FC (when applicable), all the same parameters as notes including servicing, BPO, title, legal, trash out, agent commission, etc.

Make it clear that their failure to perform inspections enabled the problem to worsen and they are therefore liable.If they refuse to pony up, you can file a complaint with their Broker and then the real estate commission or whatever your governing body is for California.