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The real estate agent earns the commission for selling a home or for representing a buyer who has a completed the purchase and sales agreement and ultimate closing on a piece of real property. The commission is paid to the broker of record at the closing, or settlement in some states, has occurred.

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A real estate agent earns about a 6 commission on each house sold. How much commission would an agent earn on a house that sold for 125000?

7500


A real estate agent earns about a 6 percent commission on each house sold How much commission would an agent earn on a house that sold for 125000?

7500


How much real estate commission do new home sales agents earn?

A real estate agent can earn usually from five to ten percent of a commission based on how much the property was sold for. they could earn more or less depending on how much the property is worth and what percentage the owner is willing to pay for the agent to sell his property.


Is it legal for a lawyer who is not a licensed real estate agent to earn a real estate commission in Minnesota?

In some states it is completely legal for Lawyers to broker deals for which commission is payable. It differs from state to state. In some states a lawyer can simply act as a broker, say New York for example. Lawyers will often request documentation that confirms this role. http://www.thinkpropertiesnyc.com No, I guess, it is not legal for a lawyer who is not a licensed real estate agent to earn a real estate commission in Minnesota.


Who usually pays a real esate agent a commission?

In US residential real estate the Seller pays the real estate agent's commisssion.


When is a real estate agent due a commission?

Imediately after the close of escrow


My real estate agent not returning my escrow deposit.How long a real estate agent can hold the escrow deposit?

Call your local Real Estate Board of Commission...each state is different.


How much does a real estate agent earn?

It's not an easy question to answer because the amount real estate agents earn can vary greatly. Because real estate agents work on commission their income will depend on the number of houses sold and the value.


Does a real estate broker still have to pay a commission to a real estate agent if they change offices before the transaction closes?

that completely depends on the agreement between the broker and the agent.


How much does a real estate agent make a week?

Selling real estate is a commission based profession. Real estate agents get paid when they close on homes, they do not get a regular weekly or monthly income. The amount of the commission paid at closing is negotiated by the seller and the listing agent at the time of listing the home.


How much does a real estate agent make per hour?

Nothing. They work on commission.


How much should you pay a real estate agent when buying a house?

Standard commission in the US is 3% to selling agent, 3% to listing agent. The seller pays the commission.