They rarely communicate and when they do, it’s to lie about when the rent going to be paid or something needs to be fix.

If you have funds and have communicated with the firm (after you’re the closed, winning bidder they’re usually happy to take your call), you can technically pay at any point that is convenient to them and you prior to that date and I know they have moved dates back in some circumstances before but don’t count on that. 

Very thorough, reliable and communicative.

I need a great escrow agent with great communication skills.

Communication with our contractor held us up, as well as weather.

COMMUNICATION is key with all parties.

Endless communication.

I notified my realtor about this and she expressed three concerns: (1) if I list her info in the letter, it could be construed as her soliciting another agent's client; (2) my communicating with the seller directly complicates my current agreement with my agent (she used the analogy of me hiring an attorney and then communicating with the other party directly instead of through the attorney); and (3) I may inadvertently do or say things that could be construed as practicing real estate without a license.Thoughts?  

He was barely even communicating with me at all. 

Good advice coming in from the above posts; I'm of a similar mindset as Jennifer in that clear communication around this helps to set the expectations.