I am on the same server, and I ran into the same issue this weekend. It took me nearly an hour to summon both retainers in the MW to set up shop. The MW and for that matter the Behests cannot support a larger server population and deter more people from entering the game.

Please implement a functioning auction house.
Please allow Retainers to be summoned anywhere within the city, excluding 10’ radius around NPCs or doorways.