Question for NNN lease brokers and investors on broker fees
Pardon my ignorance.

Is it possible to "represent" oneself in a net lease acquisition whereby you are entitled to half of the broker fee?

I should caveat the question by saying I understand the risks of doing this as well as the value brought by experienced buyer representation. 

But I'm wondering if sophisticated and experienced investors ever navigate the deal on their own and earn the fee for it.

Thank you
[{"id": "hqr6abv", "text": "So you\u2019re saying you have a license? If so, yes it happens all the time. \n\nIf not, it\u2019s a bit more roundabout and not a sure thing. If an inexperienced buyer then it\u2019s likely to get you ignored off the bat. If experienced and have a portfolio and proven closings then typically will go with a slightly lower offer price (2% or so) and flag not working with a broker and then the listing broker will either try to sell it to the seller with an adjusted listing fee or as is so they take the whole commission. \n\nOn the whole, where I\u2019ve seen it play out best is all else being equal if there are multiple offers and two others with buyers reps, we have better odds of getting selected because the listing broker will push the seller to take ours and take the whole fee. \n\nIt is very case by case and definitely not the same across the board. Lot of egos in the business and that alone can create unanticipated wrenches in deals.", "replies": [{"id": "hqr7qo2", "text": "Yes, I am licensed.\n\nI'm actually a former net lease broker and I learned a lot about the business and wouldn't feel the need to have buyer representation.  \n\nI'm not sure why the listing broker would mind because they would have to pay out half the fee anyway. And why would I have them represent me as well as the seller? If this is what it would take to win the deal, than that's completely understandable and a different story altogether.", "replies": [{"id": "hqra8u0", "text": "If you\u2019re licensed and a broker I\u2019d say it\u2019s a total non issue. Plenty of big shops represent themselves to essentially discount their purchase prices 2-3%", "replies": [{"id": "hqrb8rl", "text": "I appreciate your response. Thank you.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "hqtmrhm", "text": "Does license matter if it's self-representation (IE representing ones own entity, not representing an outside party)?", "replies": [{"id": "hqtrf32", "text": "Not in any states that I know of.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}, {"id": "hqudzw0", "text": "If you want a commission then it does matter. Only licensed sales agents and brokers are able to collect a real estate commission.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hqrgdw5", "text": "Sure. Do you have a license in the state you are acquiring the property? The seller's agent would split that commission if you had anyone else representing you. Heck, you don't even need to tell him is for you. Just put in the contract that he agrees the commission will be split.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hqrvofa", "text": "broker here........just know,  that if another offer is close to yours and there isnt another broker on that deal, your probably going to lose the deal.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]