A Question About Editing

I just received an offer of rep. but the agent said it needed editorial help. She just emailed me today saying they do not offer proofreading or editorial services. I am still waiting for the contract, but does this mean I have to get the editing done on my own? I really didn't want to pay for anything, but am worried that's what this agent wants me to do. Why would an agent want to rep a story just to tell the author they have to pay for editing? That doesn't make sense.

Okay, that makes sense. So after getting the contract you think she'll tell me what to fix? Cause if I knew it would have been fixed a long time ago, ya know what I mean? The problem is is that I have no clue what to fix.

Thanks everyone, and no I haven't signed yet. And I will be sure to ask all the necessary questions first. It just has been difficult tho, with the timing and all. I actually had another offer and leaned towards my counteroffer, which is the one I am talking about because her creditionals and the agency was much better. But now I'm in this quandary again. She offered rep. before Thanksgiving and so I've been waiting for more info. So far that's all she said, along with telling me the agreement is on its way.

It's just hard to wait, I thought I'd ask you guys.

Yes, Giant Baby, I checked pretty much all I can to check out the agent and the agency. I also checked Writer's Beware and the P&E site and all on here too.

She seems really busy so I don't get a lot out of her. She's had my ms. since Labor Day and when I got an offer, she sped things up.

I don't think these edits she is taking about are major. I just think they're minor tech problems and perhaps a few typos. I'm actually surprised she offered because when she asked for the full she said to make sure it's all polished. At the time I thought it was reading my brains out on it. But looking at it now, I see things that should have been cleaned up before. But again, it's minor and I don't think I could get it perfect on my own. I'll have to get another pair of eyes for this maybe.

I'll let you guys know how it goes. Thanks again for your thoughtful comments.

Okay, so I was wrong. It does sound like she wants it to be professionally edited, which I can't afford. It's still vague to me and I keep asking more questions. Still haven't gotten the bloomin' contract yet either.

Here's the thing...

I had an offer, like I said. But the second offer was coming from a better agency (supposedly). I already declined on the org. offer and now regretting it. I still have one more full reading and had asked for an update, but still no answer on that either.

If all else fails, would it be horrible to ask the first agent if I can go back to her?