Was there some article or op ed piece about DFE published somewhere? 

They forget that the current recession started at the end of 2007, when he Dumbocrats took over Congress.The OP asked if O'Donnell is really stupid?

My apologies to the OP on this thread tending toward a political discussion.

To OP I think fees are not as important as how good of a job they do.

@Dan AYou didn't exactly say, but I took from your op that this has been your personal residence.

I thought I was losing my mind, or that the OP kept changing photos/identities.

My comments to the OP is to be aware of the HAND that is reaching out to help you.  

I'm going from NC state specific information since the OP claims he is in NC.

The seller is contractually obligated to pay the listing broker and the listing broker agrees to share whatever amount they feel with the buyers broker.The amount stipulated will be in the listing agreement the broker had the seller sign along with the co-op amount to the selling agent.If you want to do more you can refer business and also add more of your own money as a bonus to the selling agent.You want to make sure the agent is not on a 50/50 split and can keep it all.

I spent about $200 to add Gas / Electric / Water lines in the basement for washer / dryer hookups to BOTH units (and remove Coin-Op) and immediately after that, the interests increased.