Talked myself out of 2 more deals

This past month I lost the lising of 2 condo shortsales and representing a buyer who could hurt himself by ultimately ending up with 2 house payments.  It just looked like it was not in their best interest.  So I referred the condo. owner to a property management agency to rent out her two units and I advised the buyer to try to sit tight until his house sold, and then pursue looking for his new home.  I wish the general public new how many hours we work pro bono.  Perhaps there would be a higher level of respect for real estate agents.