John,
I believe that Nick is pointing out that there are many unknowns in a brokerage transaction and that we inspectors are lucky not to have to renegociate all the time.
We have our job to do!
Take the best house at the best price, the selling broker still needs a client with or without a broker to step up to the plate and propose.
You have to see the bottom line! What if the house does not sell John, do you know how much the broker makes? That is right! ZERO! X 100% = 0
As inspectors, we come in during the Buyer and Seller wedding ceremony.
(Please don’t talk about divorce, Valentines day is coming).