I recently heard a few people in my investor group talking about the necessity of having seller sign a lead based paint disclosure form when they sign the contract.  

Paint, cabinets, countertops, I'll do.

"Recently updated" - We used new carpet and paint to hide structural defects."

The house only needs minor things like interior painting and general cleaning.

For example, if we disagree over paint colors or marketing techniques, she gets final say.

You are painting the most flattering picture of yourself. 

All 3 sold needed painted, but only 1 of the 3 needed carpeting. 

One guy does all the painting and misc stuff - he is a young kid so he can move fast.

What I'd be trying to do is save money on commission and brokerage fee's.Many would argue that if agents themselves are circumnavigating the industry norms what kind of message does that send to real estate consumers.Even in a FSBO situation, I myself as an agent would still be required to observe all federal laws, regulations and state laws regarding my duty as an agent.As an agent I'd still would have to do all disclosures required under federal and state law (non-discrimination, fair-housing, lead based paint disclosure, etc., etc., etc,.And I would need to observe all requirements of the contract including home inspection repairs, lender required repairs, executing documents, etc.

Building an MLS business is an art form too, but it's like comparing sculpting and painting.