This is not true. I remember the posts you made about what a gem your agent was. haha.
When a property is listed a commission rate is established. We will say it is 6%. If you choose to go into a deal on your own, the selling agent will get commission for both sides of the sale (3% to him/her ,3% to the company). So why not find any agent that you feel comfortable with to represent you. Either way someone is getting that money. Everything that you find on the internet or in print has been on the market for a couple days. If it is a good deal it is gone. You cannot find the as fast as we can. House hunting is a lot easier with an agent. So is presenting and negotiating an offer. Personally I could give a shit about sale price and work my ass of for my buyers. Why? because I want repeat customers. I also mainly work with investors, and do a TON of volume. I really like finding people exactly what they want and keeping them comfortable payment-wise. Its a good feeling.
Although, there are more than enough money hungry cut throat agents out there. :tdown: