^^ Having said all of that; one of the jobs of the realtor for the buyer is to overcome the objections and make the sale happen. When I was buying my current place; it was listed at $195K. We put in an offer at $187K and they countered with $189K. I wanted to go back with $188K, and my realtor told me why he didn't recommend it. He told me that I was in a position where it was up to me to buy the house, and if I put in another counter the seller could walk; or entertain another offer. I was also in the position where I needed to buy a house with an assumable mortgage; which limited my selection.
So yes, while it was in his interest for me to buy; and buy at a slightly higher price- his interests did not conflict with looking out for my best interests.
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