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Jade Goring Real Estate License
27 April 2015 | 10 replies
You can get paid a commission for doing your own deals (purchasing/selling properties, leasing to Tenants for your own properties, etc.). 
Nicholas Kitchen Duplex Numbers
13 July 2015 | 2 replies
. $1400 for advertising because here in Florida, the realtor gets 1 month rent as commission.
Roy Mitle pocket listings
24 April 2015 | 5 replies
Most agents want to work both sides of the deal to increase their commission.
Cody Steck Referral for finding a client a rental??
23 April 2015 | 5 replies
Unfortunately, most of the general public doesn't realize that nearly all real estate agents are 100% commission-based and will run you ragged as if you're paid a salary if you let them.
Omid A. Need help closing my first deal subject-to!
26 April 2015 | 6 replies
Why doesn't she simply sell it herself on the MLS and pay the 6% commission?
Laron John Northern California Wholesale Closing
26 April 2015 | 5 replies
The Ohio real estate commission is probably not going to care about the technicalities of the deal (contract assignment, double close without funds, etc.)
Zach Adams Next deal: 1031 exchange for a Multi-Family Quad
26 April 2015 | 8 replies
Closing costs and commissions count as part of the sales price.
Jason Shaffer Real Estate Liscense
27 April 2015 | 3 replies
I would contact your local real estate commission for a list. 
Ben P. Denver member
26 April 2015 | 19 replies
Let them know what you are looking for and let them earn their commission. 
Karen Hurd I'm learning
25 April 2015 | 1 reply
If they do need to buy again right away, I would probably try and get an option to buy (not exclusive) for their sweet cash price minus 1/2 or all of a real estate commission.