Post Settlement, Who Now Pays the Buyer's Agent? - EP 290 - Real Facts on Real Estate

Now that we are past the settlement lots of agents wonder who is going to pay them. There are three different ways a buyer's agent can get paid. The buyer, seller, or cobroker pays a portion or all of the commission.  It is important to understand before moving forward how it is going to work.

In this week's episode we cover all the ins and outs of navigating your commissions. Some brokerages have decided to shy away from cooperating compensation. Others have gone with the paperwork and guidance of NAR and have continued to offer cooperating compensation. It truly is a confusing subject.

When it comes to the buyer paying commissions it is important to speak with the lender. Understanding the financial side and what the buyer is capable of paying is crucial to a smooth closing after a successful relationship.  Failure to do this can and will lead to big issues. Tune in today and learn more.