Originally Posted by tzone
Tell the realities he's full of bs. If you know the owner, ask for a deal without the realtors. You'll both probably get a better deal.
Whether you can do that depends on the seller's contract with the realtor. They might have to pull it off the market then wait 6 mo. before they can sell without paying the realtor.

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