Equator System for Short sales

[Ayo F.]

I am an investor who has no real estate license. I would like to negotiate my own BofA short sales. BofA requires that all properties be listed with an agent.
1) Does that mean that my offers have to be submitted by the same listing agent?

If I want to negotiate the deal directly with the bank, can I get my own Equator account? If so do I select the "buyer/Investor" option or is the "agent" option the only option that allows document upload and bank interaction?

Thank you