A la carte real estate and the stuff nobody tells you
You cant fault buyers for asking for a rebate. It makes sense that computer savvy home buyers would locate their own homes on the Internet and should not have to pay commission for that same service that they, and not their broker, performed. Real estate commission rebate brokers will generally represent buyers during contract negotiations and at other times during the closing process when their clients interests need protecting; for this they may receive a straight salary or reimburse their clients a portion of commission collected at closing. Certain states severely limit or altogether prohibit real estate commission rebate arrangements, so you may not be able to take advantage of this service where you live. These services are also not practical for buyers planning a move to a different city or state.