(P) Lose 8% Body Fat and 15lbs by Dec. 2023 --> Family Cruise and for personal fitness/healthThere are just a few I thought of off the top of my head.   

They check all the boxes on the regulatory front, and provide friendly and responsive support to their clients.

Every bone in my body wanted to sell the house, sell all of my properties, and quit RE investing. 

You can't close walls up on new work until the town/city/governing body has viewed and signed off.

what @Tyler Bodi said!

Differs i imagine depending on the jurisdiction however @Marcus Auerbach did a good job of outlining the key points.From a general standpoint i'd give a rough summary based on both sides.For Agents and Brokers Representing Sellers:Property Valuation: They assess the market value of the property, using comparative market analyses, to recommend a competitive listing price.Listing the Property: They manage the process of listing the property on multiple listing services (MLS) and other platforms, ensuring visibility to potential buyers.Marketing: This includes photographing the property, arranging virtual or physical tours, creating property descriptions, and advertising through various mediums such as online platforms, newspapers, and magazines.Negotiating Offers: Agents help sellers evaluate offers, provide guidance on terms, and negotiate prices and conditions.Paperwork and Transactions: They ensure all paperwork, including contracts, disclosures, and other essential documents, are completed correctly and in a timely manner.Closing Assistance: Agents guide sellers through the closing process, ensuring all requirements are met and the sale is finalized smoothly.For Agents and Brokers Representing Buyers:Understanding Buyer Needs: Agents work to understand the specific needs, preferences, and budget of buyers to help find suitable properties.Property Search: They use various tools, including MLS, to search for properties that match the buyer's criteria.Arranging Property Viewings: Agents schedule and accompany buyers on property tours, be it virtual or physical.Making Offers: Based on market analysis and the buyer's position, agents assist in making competitive offers on properties.Negotiation: Agents negotiate terms, price, and contingencies on behalf of the buyer.Paperwork and Transactions: They handle or facilitate all necessary paperwork and documentation, ensuring all elements of the purchase agreement are clear and in the buyer's best interest.Closing Assistance: They guide buyers through the closing process, from securing financing to finalizing the purchase.For Both Buyers and Sellers:Legal and Regulatory Guidance: Agents help clients understand legal and regulatory requirements related to property transactions.

Just like loan brokers, each has a unique body of knowledge and access to different products.

The logical consequence of claiming that wholesaling is legal is that agents could avoid the entire regulatory framework around real estate licensing on every single transaction.

All it means is that profession has an organized body that thinks they do.I have no idea how many hours of training I paid for, but as I write this, I'm looking at one entire bookshelf filled with materials from paid education...and, I can say that I learnt something valuable (that I didn't learn from books) from each one. 

The journalists who wrote the article, still a tool.No government or real estate regulatory folks have bothered me.