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Originally Posted by kingofbeer
As a buyer, I will deal directly with the seller's agent --- the seller's agent will need to take 3% or less.
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As a buyer, I wouldn't give them a cent.
They are acting for the seller.
Their job is to pass on your offer to the seller, and if acceptable, sort the paper work.
Your costs should be your own survey, and someone to sort your legal requirements, and make sure the agreement is what you want. Not what seller wants.
All this double-dipping by agents is why people get screwed, fees are crazy, and legislation is passed to protect the Estate Agents monopoly.
Agents getting 5%+ is ridiculous.