Some will tell you to engage in strategic organic conversation and strategically (manipulatively) indirectly ask questions so they can give you the info you need.I'd saym, don;t even bother.ASK them directly:Why are you selling?

We hired  an architect to draw up a Florida room conversion into a bedroom for permitting .However , he insists we have the room permitted as an office .We wanted to add the bedroom so we can legally sell the home as a 3:2.

I would have a conversation with your agent and their broker regarding the validity of the fee.

For instance, being able to spot an easy opportunity to add a bedroom or a bathroom to a property...if it's an easy conversion, and it's on the right type of property in the right market, 10-20k spent to add a br and/or bathroom can pick you up an extra 500-1000 per month in rent...do the math, and you'll find that that is some incredible cash on cash return. 

I am looking to meet a few realtor to help me access the MLS site to help initiate some conversations with the owners.

Conversely, you will run into people on your list that just seem to be a waste of time, so you’ll want to avoid them.

I am nearing the completion of a "skoolie" (bus conversion build) and am in debate over selling for a lump sum to help the fulfill my REI opportunities, or go the Airbnb route.

If you are going to change the terms of a rental agreement, you need all parties to agree or you need to wait until the current lease expires.Have a conversation with the current renters.

Good luck and happy to continue the conversation if you are interested! 

@Michael ClarkI'd have a conversation with your loan officer on that, and how strict they are going to be.