Most representation agreements tie commission to a completed sale, so a buyer exercising a genuine financing or inspection condition and walking away before possession typically ends the transaction without triggering a fee. Some agreements include a holdover clause covering a period of 30 to 90 days after the agreement ends, which is a different situation and worth checking for specifically.
Commission is often tiered in Saskatchewan, a higher rate on the first portion of the price and a lower rate on the balance, and the exact structure is whatever was agreed in writing at the outset, not a standard percentage set by any board or regulator.
If the agreement's wording is unclear, a lawyer who handles real estate closings can read the specific clause rather than relying on a general rule that may not match what was signed. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.