18 · Ask Andrew · Selling
Do I have to offer buyer-broker compensation?
A straight answer on whether offering buyer-broker compensation is required, how it is handled in writing, and what to look for before you sign.
The short answer
No. Buyer-broker compensation is separate from the listing fee, is negotiable, and is set out in writing before you commit. It is never implied as required.
A matter of written agreement
How buyer-broker compensation is handled is a matter of written agreement in each transaction, not a fixed rule. It is one of the items itemized in the listing agreement and the closing statement, and it varies by transaction.
The practical step
The practical step is to have the fee structure in writing before signing anything. The listing agreement governs what is offered, and the closing statement shows what was actually paid, so the written documents are the source of truth for your transaction.
Next step
Know the fee structure in writing before you sign.
Bring your listing situation and we will walk through how buyer-broker compensation is itemized and disclosed, so the decision is made on the actual documents.
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