Hey guys, this is my first post, long term lurker. I am located in the Reno/Tahoe area and am going to be acquiring a business, hopefully in the next 6 months.

I used my network and was referred to a great and smart local business broker who I have hit it off with. However, every time I try to explain the concept of me hiring him as a buy side representative (this seems very intuitive to me,) the gentleman adamantly says that it is not a thing. I've offered 1% or so and he seems to think that the only way he can get paid and have a duty to me would be if the seller's rep shares the commission, which they have always said no when asked. Thoughts?