Three months ago, business owner Jeremy Tan, 31, had a property agent tell him to make a better offer for the three-bedroom condominium unit he was looking to purchase, as his initial offer would yield only a small commission and was "not worth the inconvenience".
"We've met some really good and sincere agents but there are some black sheep who have left a bad taste," said Mr Tan, who eventually decided not to buy the unit.
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