How does realtor compensation work?

[Anonymous]

In looking over the paperwork from my house sale last year, I saw that our buyer's agent made about $25,000 representing us in our purchase. How much of that does he/she actually see? i.e. what goes to the real estate firm vs. what did he/she earn for them themselves? (this is not a post to complain about realtor compensation....I am just nosy/curious)

[Anonymous]

Agent here. It depends-newer agents or agents that don't do much business typically will keep 50% of the commission. Experienced agents that do a lot of business-typically 85-90 percent. It also varies depending upon the brokerage.

[Anonymous]

Wow only one comment. That is very telling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agent here. It depends-newer agents or agents that don't do much business typically will keep 50% of the commission. Experienced agents that do a lot of business-typically 85-90 percent. It also varies depending upon the brokerage.

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

No need for multiple comments as PP answered the question. Enjoy your lame conspiracy theories elsewhere.

[Anonymous]

Can’t even be bothered to google OP?

https://www.homelight.com/blog/how-much-do-real-estate-agents-make/

[Anonymous]

You need to ask for some credit on these easy deals from the buying agents. I have done it several times and they offer it back when asked.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You need to ask for some credit on these easy deals from the buying agents. I have done it several times and they offer it back when asked.

+1

Gone are the days when agents keep all the commission. You don't get if you don't ask.