Personally I like a flat fee based on the square feet.

This resulted in flat home values for a decade.I can't attached a study of how Japanese prices reacted from 1980 to 2005 or so because it is 1.45MB.

The cost normaly runs 1.5% or a flat rate of 1 k.

That's just flat out irresponsible.Tim, those small properties I don't believe would be something I'd want to live in myself, but you make a good point about researching more and looking for positive cashflow in a rental.

Thanks for the reply Will.I agree 2% rule for my purchase falls flat.

Have your broker ask them flat out, what the hold up is and they want answers!

Flat, could you tell us where you're located and what specifically you're looking for in the way of properties?

Definitely flat to slow right now.

But if it were me and I could make the call I'd buy a decently cashflowing, nice 4 flat in a nicer part of town, live in one unit and tenant it with good tenants.

For them to be entitled to a commission as the selling agent, you will need to sign a listing agreement.If you expect help on the sale side, you need to work that out, flat fee or something, but if you sell on your own, you will not owe anything.