Let me know if it works. Seems w/the way the market is, going w/the LA gives you a better chance of getting the place b/c greed takes over and they can get the full commission. And if there are more than a few people contacting the LA directly, then price will dictate who gets the place. If it’s not a highly desirable property or a place that’s been on the market too long or not priced right, maybe they will negotiate the commission. It’s worth a try.