How Real Estate Agents Get Paid

Let's unlock the mystery for you. Here's how real estate agents get paid in Oregon.

As a buyer in Oregon most of the time you don’t have to worry about coming up with money out of pocket to pay your Realtor. If you buy a house listed by a seller's agent, the Realtor should be paid at closing by the seller’s agent. Here’s how it works:

If you purchase a "FSBO" (For Sale By Owner) home, your agent can still get paid!  It's important to let your agent take the lead on contacting the seller and we can figure it out from there.  Every situation is different and we can help you figure out the best way to make the purchase while still having an agent lead you through the process."

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