[nothercastle]

Except it’s more like a buyers agent or a doula. Someone that’s navigated the process many times to assist on behalf of a buyer. Upfront payment no commission or kickback could even put that in the contract.

I do think these people exist I’ve seen them advertise services in specialty car forums but it’s very niche.

[gnopgnip]

But the buyers agent is going to work with most buyers only once. And work with dealers many times. This is hard to get the incentives right

[nothercastle]

Pre Pay the agent then the incentive is correct.

[wodenokoto]

But now you need an agent to help you navigate through the market of car-buying agents!

[to11mtm]

You see it more frequently in certain luxury vehicles where the price is part of the prestige, usually to where the equation is a bit more managed, e.x. they can set base price higher and have fewer random 'tire kickers' to deal with.