Of course the buyers agent isn't getting money from the buyer, it's coming from the seller's proceeds.

I have also asked the Realtor why, if they are so strapped for money, are they thinking of buying a house? How are they going to afford to set money away each month for maintenance? Should they really being buying a house now? If they can't afford $350 (or maybe $200 for a low bid guy) for a home inspection, they have no business buying a house.

I will give discounts once in a while, but most of the time I don't. But, because I do run the show, I could do it for free if I wanted to - and have.
JF