In their minds "people want what they want". Doesn't have to make sense it just IS.

I don't chase sellers or buyers or play "let's make a deal".

You get what you pay for rings true here. Now if you can locate a broker/agent who isn't busy and has years of transactional experience to give you a cut then go ahead.

So why would you think that Estatereal doesn't "rate" giving you advice? Because he told you what you didn't want to hear? With that attitude you won't get far in this business. Makes me sorry I offered you any advice myself.