@Judy Schutz it seems you created a practically anonymous BP profile just for this post, in a forum where there also happens to be the highest ratio of people who will utilize the service you not only loathe, but also do not fully understand.As a broker who does both full-service and flat fee, I'll offer my two cents to help you understand the difference.Maybe your MLS is different, but in Ohio, the seller is allowed to waive some fiduciary duties, but not all, for what is known as a limited service listing. 

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.

There have been several occasions where exchanges have been disallowed using this practice. 

Practice running analysis on potential properties to the point where you can do them in your head.

And signing contracts without the ability to close is practiced everyday.

We're in CO so this may not apply but in case someone from CO looks for this, they'll have it:I’ve not had that issue come up in my practice, but recalled seeing the following discussion on the Bar Association discussion forum:Dear list-mates,I just trying to remember the details of service animal vs. an emotional support animal for a rental housing situation in which a LL does not allow pets.

As I transition from my current professional practice and educational background of architecture into real estate, I'm considering to add to my knowledge base with a few online courses. 

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.

It is not practical to do your own title work. 

I am OBSESSED with analyzing deals (I look at least a few per day just for practice) and am pretty quick at being able to see what deals are good and which need to be negotiated further to become good.