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Don't forget your paycheck!

By
Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Associates Realty, Inc.

If you're anything like me, the process of helping someone find a new home can be so exciting that it is possible to overlook one very important issue; how much are you going to get paid?!  After all the house hunting seeing that glimmer in your buyer's eye when they've found "the one" is so rewarding it's easy to forget you are working to earn a living for yourself!   I find that while writing the offer I get so caught up in my client's details that I consistently forget to ask the co-broke one very important question: what are you offering the buyer's agent?  While finding that perfect home with your buyer is a most satisfying experience keep in mind this is a paying profession! 

 

Rob D. Shepherd
RETIRED - Florence, OR
RETIRED

In our area the buyers agent commission is posted in the info. I usually focus on finging the right house first or your commission is zero. After that I look and usually its a pleasant amount.

Aug 17, 2010 05:48 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

I've done the same thing myself. Sadly, I've heard of agents that only show clients homes offering at least 3%.

Aug 17, 2010 05:49 PM
Amanda Nicodemus
Spring Texas Keller Williams Professionals - Cypresswood - Spring, TX
Spring Texas Real Estate www.amandahomes.com

That should be the first thing that you check, the buyer broker's commission!

Aug 17, 2010 05:52 PM
Tim Lorenz
TIM LORENZ - Elite Home Sales Team - Mission Viejo, CA
949 874-2247

Our commission is posted for all residential property and not posted on commercial.

Aug 17, 2010 06:13 PM