From what I can gather, LLCs are generally used for such a transaction?

The reason I wonder if it's legal is if a finder's fee would be considered compensation to facilitate a real estate transaction, which would require a real estate license.

If they just wanted out, he had them sign over the house to himself and he would rent it out after they left the home.

I just find it all a bit odd because so many docs are signed at closing, which is all notarized.  

Have done a few real estate transactions successfully before, but not in the US.

@Daquan Johnson i represent clients in real estate transactions. 

I didn't even raise the price when I offered it to him, but he cut me a finders fee (which I got in a signed contract) anyway. 

At the end of it all, I will pay income tax on my net income from the full transaction.

Originally posted by @Kevin Westmoreland:It’s a PHA housing 1 year lease What would you say if the bank called tomorrow and asked you to sign for a new mortgage rate that was 2% higher than the one you have?

I just received some documents to sign/initial from both my realtor and the selling realtor.