Where we live (high number of retirees) the % is closer to 40% for houses in the $200K-$600K range!

My credit score is range 796-819 and I showed that to RE agent.

The lender probably had a whole range of costs associated with the foreclosure.

(all speculation I assume)Apparently, he also has Iranians running his oil refineries, which could lead to adopting thier long range missle technology, if they havent already.

I have a very serious client who I've been working with for some time now, and they are looking to purchase a commercial investment here in NYC in the $50-100 Mil price range.

Most probably in the 60% range.

Which is excellent performance imho for properties in the 100k and under range.

I know a 20 point range isn't really sticking my neck out there, but our market could easily go in any direction considering all of the government intervention both state (foreclosure rules) and nationally(debt forgiveness).

There are brokerages that range from taking 50% of your commission, but pay most of your expenses to ones that charge a minimal office fee and minimal percentage of your commission.If you will be using your license mainly for your own investments, find out from the broker how much they will take from your personal sales.

Thanks Account Closed -- nice to have the range of perspectives on the question!