In fact, frequently I received claims from attorneys representing insureds who demanded we pay their attorney's fees after I resolved the problem. 

Even though those cities only represent a small fraction of where our total workforce is. 

Keep in mind, (from my understanding and experience) you will need to have an LLC that is completely separate from the broker activities and not connected to that business, because you will not be representing the broker in those wholesale transactions.

The HELOC represents the equity you already have in the property and it allows you to use that equity (at a cost of your interest rate).

My realtor's firm represents both buyer and seller.

Are you sure that doesn't include the points (although that would be a weird way to represent it)?

If you could see what I see, you would know that the Fed's stance on inflation and interest rates represents will do little to overcome the other powerful forces happening right now that will lead us into a major shift.

@Ningxi Borak Of course, you can approach the listing agent and ask him to represent you in that transaction.

Here's the situation:I've had this realtor representing me for about 3 months and we went to view a potential deal from her MLS list.

@Tim GriffithsThe brokerage gets the business regardless of who represents you it just affects who gets paid the commish.