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Nat C.
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  • Miami, FL
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Bonus commission from buyer to listing agent?

Nat C.
  • Investor
  • Miami, FL
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I went and saw a property today that came up on the MLS. I called the listing agent and said I want to submit an offer at list price. So we made plans to meet tomorrow.

Then she sends me a text and asks if I can do bonus commission. I had no idea what that was so I asked what she meant. She texted back that 'some buyers offer bonus commission to listing agent- its totally legal'.

To me it sounds like bribe money. 

I'm a direct buyer with no buyers agent so she'll already get a 6% commission as opposed to 3%. Does anyone have any thought about offering a further 'bonus commission'?

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Chadi D.
  • Real Estate Investor
  • West Palm Beach, FL
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Chadi D.
  • Real Estate Investor
  • West Palm Beach, FL
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Ya , I see . It is obvious that you don't need them .

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