He is thinking he's going to earn a commission when he helps you negotiate and close on a house.  

Just because you don't want to use an agent doesn't mean you get to save on the commission.

In our state the oversight is provided by DORA and the Real Estate Commission. 

Great relocation package which included all fees/commissions associated with selling, compensation for loss of value of the NJ house, moving household goods and cars, and closing costs for the short sale house I bought in Davie, FL about 1.25 years ago. 

Do they move a lot of people around where i could buy and sell their property for 0% commission?

I used to charge up to 25% commissions on really hard to sell land in my day...

What are typical fees and commissions that the seller pays at a real estate auction that he wouldn't otherwise in a FSBO direct sale? 

Add another $200k for interest expenses and commissions for a total of $1.6mm.  

At least where I'm at, the buyer doesn't pay the agent's commission so if that's an objection, you can address it straight out and explain to them the seller generally pays for the commission.If you go into a meeting with them expecting them to sign and being confident that its just a simple paper that you need to move through, it'll be a breeze. 

Fee only planners will consult for a fee, and charge a percentage of your portfolio rather than commission on a purchase.