Both things are happening.Buyer agent commission is still negotiated up front with sellers although there is the option not to compensate a buyer's agent - aka have the buyer pay their agent.We also tell buyer's agents to include their commission in the offer.

Sometimes a broker will offer a higher commission to tenant rep to get more traffic.

So the guest is paying a 14.23% commission to Vrbo.

Assuming you have a one year contract with your realtor:Apart from the usual buyer representation commission, do you have any exclusive clause with your realtor?

For example, an agent would collect a reduced commission, flat transaction fee, or no commission if the buyer sources an off-market deal directly.In your case, if you'd like to compensate your agent, you can include it in the loan.

The only ones who are benefitting are the associations in taking your hard earned money. 

I do share my commissions for referals as well.

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Direct access to MLS data, multiple solutions for sellers (off market cash deal or listing), ability to rep. yourself on your own deals (saving on commission), and of course, education & networking.Having a license costs $$$ though.

They were taking my investor customers away from me and keeping me from getting a commission.