Buyer Indirectly Pays for Commission, Correct?

**RE101** · 05-02-2010, 08:56 PM

I know people always say that the seller pays for the commission, not the buyer. But it actually the buyer pays for it, indirectly through the purchasing of the house. A percentage of the purchase price or home price goes to the seller's agent, so technically it's the buyer pays for it, correct? Please confirm!

Thanks!

**Bones** · 05-03-2010, 08:31 AM

The buyer brings the funds to close a real estate transaction either in cash or through a mortgage and the real estate agent(s) is\are paid from that money. The commission comes from the seller's proceeds on the transaction.

**markbrian** · 05-03-2010, 08:53 AM

You could even say that the buyer indirectly pays off the seller's mortgage! Why worry about what the seller does with the money? Instead I suggest that you worry about finding the best property for you at the best price & terms!