I love it.  I've had buyers ask for concessions in my commission over the years and my answer has generally been... No.  As you say, we work hard for our clients and earn every penny.  Good for you!

Susan. Stick to your guns. There are plenty of cut rate agents with less skills, and they don't get homes sold. Good luck! -Ray

Good for you!  I turned down a client who asked for part of my commission.  I thought later I should have asked if she was willilng to enter into some sort of salary sharing arrangement.

Only way to go! I have seen agents over the last year handing out business cards offering from 1/3 to 2/3's of the commission. And we wonder why there is a 90% turnover????

We recently had a very similar question. Its nuts on how many people want you to work for Free!

Susan - that is awesome!  I am amazed some at the questions we are asked regarding our worth and what we will and will not do with our "salary"! 

Susan, great job!  And if she said "no" she would not have been worth having as a client anyway.

I guess it does not hurt to ask if your a buyer although you do work hard for the money and I don't ask my buyers to send me their pay check.

Sing it sister!  Last year my seller asked me to ask a buyer's agent to reduce their commission.  (Yes, the seller was still making money even paying a full rate).  I realize it is our job to educate the public about how the transaction works.  However, there are some nasty rumors out there that desperate agents are perpetuating.  Thanks 'from me to you' for sticking to your guns!

Susan, your response was great. Real estate is a business and should be treated as such. 

Good Post!

Susan, wow, I never heard that one before. You handled it great! Good luck with your buyer.

knowing that you provide a valuable service means you don't share your fees with anyone.