How do real estate agents' and brokers' commissions work? - Curbed Hamptons

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How do real estate agents' and brokers' commissions work?
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Editor's Note: This post was originally published in March 2013 and has been updated with the most recent information. Theoretically, it's simple. The real estate agent lists a house for sale, you like it, you negotiate a price with the agent, the ...