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How does the buyer's agent get paid in Saskatoon?

A buyer's agent in Saskatoon is normally paid out of the commission the seller already agreed to at listing, split between the listing brokerage and the brokerage that brings the buyer, so the buyer is not writing a separate cheque. Commission is negotiable and must be set out in writing under Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission rules.

That split is visible to both sides through the listing information agents share, and it is fixed before an offer goes in, not negotiated deal by deal once a buyer is found. A buyer's agent representing you is paid the same whether the home costs more or less, within the split already agreed.

That is different from your lawyer's fee, typically $800 to $1,500, which you do pay directly regardless of how commission is split. If a seller will not offer buyer-agent compensation, which is uncommon but does happen, the buyer and agent can agree in writing that the buyer covers it instead, often built into the offer price rather than paid out of pocket at possession.

Ask your agent to show you the split in writing before you tour a single home. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.

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