Open Question: Builder as my real estate agent???

I am about to go to bed but I had fun. Thanks for playing with me everyone.

Four men went to play golf one day. Three of them headed to the first tee and the fourth went into the clubhouse to take care of the bill.

The three men started talking and bragging about their sons. The first man told the others "My son is a home builder, and he is so successful that he gave a friend a new home for free."

The second man said, "My son is a car salesman, and now owns a multi-line dealership. He's so successful that he gave a friend a new Mercedes, fully loaded.

The third man , not wanting to be outdone, bragged, "My son is a stockbroker, and he's doing so well that he gave his friend an entire portfolio."

The fourth man joined them at the tee after a few minutes of taking care of business. The fist man mentioned, "We are just talking about our sons. How is yours doing?"

The fourth man replied, "Well, my son is gay and a go-go dancer at a gay bar." The other three men grew silent as he continued, "I'm not totally thrilled about the dancing job, but he must be doing well. His last three boyfriends gave him a house, and brand new Mercedes, and a stock portfolio."

Open Question: "Construction/Project Manager, General Contractor?"?

I'm friendly with some people who want houses built and a lot of real estate agents who sell vacant lots and houses that are rebuilt. I'm friendly with a few builders also.

I want to set up the home buyer with the right builder or when my real estate friends sell a home have them recomend one of my builder friends. Of course I'd want some consideration. I don't know if it's a percentage or how it works.

I don't know a lot (anything) about construction but I learn quickly and one of the builders invited me to his sites and offered to show the ropes. Eventually when I'm more knowledgeable I'd like to hold the home buyers' hand from concept to fruition.
This doesn't quite seem like a construction manager or a general contractor... or is it?

My question/s: What's the title of the guy that brings the builder and the home buyer together? What's his cut? What books can I read and what steps do I take? If I start a business what does my business model look like?

Open Question: Builder as my real estate agent???

I'm looking to sell my home and build a new home. I've found a house and builder that I like and am ready to get serious. The builder is also a real estate agent who would list my home as well. Do any agents have any advice for bargining with my builder/agent?

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