How do real estate agents get paid?
There are a few ways real estate agents get paid for helping people buy, sell and rent real estate.
Most of the time, real estate agents get paid in commission. The commission is calculated as a percentage of the sale or rental.
There is no such thing as a “standard” commission rate, although you may see some consistency in your area. You will learn in real estate school that commission rates are always negotiable!
There are a number of salaried real estate jobs as well. Visit this link to learn more about how real estate agents get paid.