re: Is there a way to short Realtors?

As someone who got his license to avoid paying commissions on flips I agree if you know your way around contracts and understand how to negotiate. I have sold a few houses and represented a few buyers that are friends or who come in on my listings and have learned that many people don't have any idea what to offer for properties or how to negotiate. I don't think its worth 6% of the purchase price and don't charge that but it's a lot more valuable than I thought it was based on the amount of help my customers have needed in the process.