Also what is the exact zone for coastal commission is it 6 miles from the beach?

While not explicit, the contract is written in such a way to encourage a commission, and discourage an hourly pay structure.   

Sales commissions tend to be 4-5% of the sale price, split between the buyers' and sellers' agents.

Commissions, concessions or compensation, however people want to call it will get paid to listing agents an buyer's agents.

Not a lot of companies offer it since the commission on a HELOC is 0 for most of us.  

I personally think it's a smarter model than the big box right now, but you will get more real life training at a big box.Actually Jonathan, my goal is to offer agents the ability to be an agent-owner of their brokerage by receiving stock awards, and the opportunity for monthly passive income streams that sure help you to 'get buy' in a down market when commissions aren't coming in. 

Is it because of their commissions, the risks or what? 

Hi all, I'm looking to buy an investment property in WA and wanted to get your thoughts regarding buyer agent's commission approach that I'm contemplating.

Essentially what commissions are owed? 

., they're a Realtor) then they can be subject to discipline by the Maryland Real Estate Commission, and you can be compensated from the MREC Guarantee Fund.