:O I don't want to be part of that statistic.

(I would give at least a date in your letter at least 2 weeks from the date you mailed it --- make sure to BOLD the date).  

However I think you  may be overthinking this without solid statistics to base this on.

Actually, @Russell Brazil , Realtor code of ethics is as follows (bold is mine): "Standard of Practice 3-2Any change in compensation offered for cooperative services must be communicated to the other REALTOR® prior to the time that REALTOR®submits an offer to purchase/lease the property.

The typical property we target has the following characteristics:Single familySale price < $400,000Bedrooms: 3 to 4Garage: 2 to 3Stories: 1 or 2Note that while the green area appears homogeneous, in actuality it is more like Swiss cheese.Below you will find the statistics we generate each month.

The idea that one partner is living in fear while the other boldly forges forward would not be a relationship I personally would want to be in - on either side of the coin.In many cases, it's easier to beg forgiveness than get permission.  

If this were me, I would do a great amount of research regarding population growth, current unit absorption rates, city redevelopment programs, employment growth, demographic statistics, etc.

And to say he will make money is a pretty bold statement, unless you have experience in this method, do you?

As we can't listen to or monitor every call - our agreement spells out (in bold) "you agree you have not been promised any results" and "this supersedes all prior discussions."

Show me a statistical or otherwise prove that SSD recipients have been shifted from welfare.