I don't.  And as it was presented to me when I started, either you charge them to everyone, or you don't.  You don't want to get caught picking and choosing who gets one charged.  Could be problematic.

I never have yet and doubt I ever will.

Chris Ann Cleland has this one!

Nope, and have no plans to. And if you do it should be to all, otherwise you could get in trouble for discrimination.

No, and you need to be careful about it and have a written justification about what it is for to protect yourself.

No, tried that many years ago & didn't fly.

What Chris Ann said is an important thought. You either charge everyone or no one.

     I charge Sellers an upfront non-refundable fee that covers my basic expenses.   But no fee to Buyers.

I do not and it is not my company's policy to do so.

No. It's usually not needed. And Chris Ann Cleland is correct, everyone gets equal service.

So far no as it is not the way real estate business is conducted.

Angelia Bynum Yes, it tells me that the potential client is serious. I ask for a nonrefundable retainer that I will give back at the closing or lease signing.

Chris Ann Cleland makes a good point. If you do ask for a retainer you have to ask everyone. Otherwise, you could have a Fair Housing issue.

Only once in 30 years for  a buyer who had made literrally 15 offers, all too low. If they wanted further help and was not going to make reasonable offers, i added a non refundable fee for services, his next offer was near full price and they got the home

I don't. 

Two scenarios exist;  those in the rent sphere and investors who are prone to papering the real estate environment.

For both of these they PAY for services received, not deferred to closing.

I know they will find an 'eager beaver' who will work without compensation. These agents will become aware of the consequences eventually. 

No, I decide if the client and I are a fit and if we are I am all-in without need for any retainer.

I'd love to, but it is not customary in my area..., and I do not think, my broker would be ok with that. 

Angelia Bynum - no I don't. I think it's some legal concerns - not sure though.

I do not believe it is legal to do so.

Never

Yes we do.

No I don't. 

I have done something similar and I have the premise ready to go if needed

It depends.

No, we have not here in AZ, and Roger has not in CA Angelia Bynum. 

Nope, the only fee National Marketing Realtors has is our commission, period!

I don't but know I had a buyer a few years ago I wished I had before showing them nearly 100 houses!  

Sounds like a fast way to get out of real estate

No.  Not a lawyer. 

I never have, but I have heard of Realtors that do.

never.... 

No. 

No, I don't. It will be interesting to read how many do and how much they charge.

I do not.

I don't.   

No.

I don't.

I don't, and have not heard of anyone in this area doing that.

No retainer fees.

 A retainer fee??? As a consumer, I would not give a RE agent a fee to have them show me homes. I may buy, I may not, but I'm certainly not paying to look. Sounds too much like those lawyer guys.