Seems smart, don’t know why more folks aren’t forcing the hand of the establishment.
I reached out to a friend that lives in San Marcos and owns a couple investment properties in North County, he has a day job, but does real estate on the side. I will let you know if he is interested.
Also, if you search the internet for discount or flat fee realtors in San Diego, there are several that offer a suite of options, depending on your intent.