Data shows that despite the predictions real estate agent commissions have remained stable even with the business practice ...

It’s also awkward to set out the commission on the form. “Often I’m connecting with people on the phone — they haven’t met me, they don’t know what a fabulous person I am,” Alli said.

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The seller’s agent usually agreed to split the commission with the buyer’s agent. That meant homebuyers often didn’t incur a direct cost when working with a real estate agent.

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It’s also awkward to set out the commission on the form. “Often I’m connecting with people on the phone — they haven’t met me, they don’t know what a fabulous person I am,” Alli said.