It’s just bonus on top of the cash flow. 

It's a carrot-stick approach of a bonus for finishing early, and a reduction for going over the agreed upon timeframe. 

J ScottHave you offered them as a bonus?

The bonuses we pay to get the attention of these agents is well worth it; in fact, I'd happily pay A LOT MORE than we do to get these buyers to look at our houses first.For me, it boils down to the fact that I sleep better knowing my properties are under contract, even if that means a slightly lower selling price or a bonus to the selling agent.

If you're into it, also provide a clause for a bonus if work is completed early.

My thinking is that I am borrowing money 4% rather than 6.25% with the additional bonus of having one of my rental properties paid off.

They also offer $200 account opening bonus if you deposit $5000.

But that $500 water heater is a different percentage of a house that rents for $500 vs a house that rents for $2,000.As an added bonus, insurance rates decrease, per value, as the price goes up.Oh yea, where I grew up, $500,000 buys you a 1200 square foot, 3/2 tract house.

What happens when they finish the job in one day and expect a big bonus for finishing so quickly and say that you agreed to it?

Yeah I agree I could`ve worded it differently.Yes I would definitly not have a problem rewarding agents that do right by me.I offer double commission and Cash bonuses at closing for agents that bring me cash buyers that close within a time frame.But I did send her another email apologizing and letting her know what I was trying to say,but obviously worded it wrong.Thanks for all the replies.It`s all very helpful.