I think the real problem is the fact that you can’t buy or rent in some markets without an agent. As a buyer, I should be able to make an offer and work with t

I think the real problem is the fact that you can’t buy or rent in some markets without an agent. As a buyer, I should be able to make an offer and work with the lender to schedule all the due diligence required. Some people need more help and they should be willing to pay for it. However, the way it is structured today, I can’t make an offer without a realtor and have to pay some percentage of the value. I was lucky in that I had an agent in the family and they charged a nominal fee. I’ve heard about realtors being blacklisted for offering flat fee services.