If I could represent myself I would rather do that.

Those how you avoid (usually) doing unlicensed brokering.2) You deal with both sides of the transaction where RE agents usually deal with either the buyer or seller only along with another agent who's representing the other side.3) You don't get to use the MLS.

This lawyer later says that she wasn't representing the seller, she was only paid a fee to write a contract.

I do have one question though you stated "But, in reality, if you don't have an agent on your side, the listing agent will *likely* get 6% of the sales price ($40K)"If I don't have a buyers agent represent me how does the agent get the extra 3% for 6% commission?

If so, you can have the buyer fund the 5% deposit for the winning bid, 'represent' the buyer at the courthouse, filing the paperwork with the trustee as a broker, schedule with trustee and an attorney and collect your commission at closing.

That realtor represents your interest whereas the listing agent is looking out for his own pockets.

I recently obtained a job where im essentially representing a company and buying short sales.

Like Ned mentioned, you'll find that the DMV residents are represented pretty well here.It sounds like you have quite a bit of experience in the game, so your start should be easier than others.

I'm just going to close this out with the following summary... for this house, in this month, it didn't work.Last tenant's daddy didn't like the neighborhood, one hour of appts yesterday just got me the sad and desperate candidates that represent every tenant we wouldn't want to rent to.Open House with vacant home on Sunday.BUT.

If we have an LLC representing the purchase or solicitation or referral, does there need to be disclosure in a direct mail piece?