A plain-language guide to discussing commission, service scope, marketing costs, referrals, cancellation terms, and representation before signing.
Commission should be discussed alongside what is included, who performs the work, what marketing or preparation costs exist, and what happens if the relationship does not fit.
Consumers should understand how the agent is compensated, whether referral relationships exist, and whether any platform, advertising, or lead-routing relationship is involved.
A lower fee can be attractive, but consumers should compare pricing logic, communication, marketing plan, negotiation process, availability, and source-supported experience before deciding.
Copy these prompts into your notes and ask them consistently across multiple agents.
Turn the guide into a repeatable comparison process before contacting agents.
Browse local comparison pages, prepare questions, and use the same criteria across every profile you contact.
These guides and tools help buyers and sellers compare profiles, prepare interviews, verify source-supported claims, and choose a service model without relying on unsupported rankings.
Use city, neighbourhood, property type, service model, and source support.
Use the same interview prompts across multiple profiles.
Check licensing, representation terms, fees, referrals, and current source links.
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Read guideNo. Commission and representation terms should be discussed directly with professionals and reviewed in the relevant agreement.
Not automatically. Compare service scope, strategy, communication, and terms alongside cost.
Yes. Consumers should understand compensation, scope, referrals, and cancellation terms before entering an agreement.