That would be a pretty unusual city.

Is there something about the floor plan that is unusual?

Each one had a slightly different sliding scale but they all are something like:7% full service: you leave the area (or stay), realtor arranges and oversees all things,  from cleaning the house, any repairs, snow removal and lawn care, shutting off utilities, etc. all with your approval of service and cost, plus regular service below6% regular service:  list and show package, weekly communication with seller about feedback from potential buyers, weekly communication about how to make changes to improve the chances of a sale6.5% same as regular service, but communication will be monthly, unless something unusual arises5% same as regular service but communication will be infrequent and only if a change is needed or a contract is presented.I liked it because you could see what level of effort was being given for the different costs.

It is almost unusual for people to receive hand written letters in the mail and that is the main reason they get opened, read and responded to so often. 

You'll never find one who can deal effectively in this kind of unusual financial method to defend you well.

It's not at all unusual for companies to have conflict of interest and ethical contracts or stipulations for its employees or associated vendors. 

@Graham KingMichael Q has some unusual contracting going on, he is a lic broker in Calif and has a wonderful reputation, asking questions "piecemeal" without knowing all the particulars, I really can't comment on 1 clause.Being a principal and being on title, you can lease, sell, mortgage, assign, etc.

I know tenants without bank accounts needing to pay in cash isn't an unusual problem around here. 

Very unusual:  We are in a period of inflation yet the interest rates are low. 

I also attracted an unusually high number of flakes and had to push out a few people after renting. it seems a somewhat unusual situation having long-term groups in a furnished rental.