Realtor says I (the buyer) have to pay part of commission

[Benjamin Pifer]

So I'm interested in buying a home to rent out. Its under 50K and the selling realtor texted me and said her client is only paying 3% of the sales price and that her minimum fee is $1500 and that I have to pay the difference if 3% doesn't cover it. Is this right? What about the buyers agent commission? Is she trying to take advantage of me?

BTW I haven't signed or agreed to anything with her and I don't think she knows I have an agent. I haven't said I do yet.

[Jason D.]

Why would the selling agent know your number to text you if you have an agent? Write your offer, through your agent, and let the seller decide what they want to do.