To do loans not not do loans, that is the question....

I would not spread an agent that thin.   Let them concentrate on what they do best, be it working with sellers or buyers.  I see absolutelty no value in having them originate loans too.  Just takes their eye off of lead generation, lead capture and writing contracts.  Leave the lending to the lenders and the sales to the Realtors

I considered that this past 2 weeks when it seems that I cannot find a lender that could satisfy my very high expectations of communication skill. The last thing I want to do right this moment is to learn about trade, then I have to be the best in that too. I only enjoy selling houses.

In the end, it's a no go. It's just not worth my time and like you mentioned, I didn't want the conflict of interest.

Wearing two hats denies the client the benefit of two independent professionals.

Doubling up is always very bad for the client, but some times very bad is better than even worse!

Bill

I vote NO  its hard enough to build buyer confidence in todays market after all the bad loans of the past were the builder / lender / agent was the same person..