Pound sand!??? 

Seriously, I would not say that ... however I would be thinking it. 

I'd ask them to state their case in a 5,000 word essay as to why they feel the seller should pay more than what was offered and accepted, why they feel they deserve to be paid more, how their client feels about it, and if the seller were to agree to up the ante, what kinds of other bait and switch tactics might we be in store for throughout the transaction.  

Under breath: Pound Sand. 

Are these things really happening, or is this theoretical? Because uhhh . . . 3:)

No, I have not. And my response would be "you knew what the compensation offered in MLS was before you wrote a contract."

Nyet. My response.... "Are you blackmailing my client and I?"

Literally Laughing Out Loud.

We have all kinds of stupid here, but not that stupid yet.

It's an MLS Rule so I've never dealt with it.

Response would be too late, we have a contract and why not tell your buyer that your commission is more important than they are.

I have not.

 Too late.  They had every legal right to ask for an increase BEFORE it went under contract.

No, and I would love for an agent to ask so I can give them a 'Kathleen Daniels'

Same response to the same question that was asked yesterday... "Bite Me".

That's a step that would put him right in front of the Grievance Committee.

I have never had that happen.

And as tempting as it would be to say "I have four cheeks, pick one, and kiss it", I would simply respond that it would not be happening.

there's nothing negotiable after they are in contract.... and my recommendation would be to say NO.... 

Nope!  If I did the answer would be "You knew what it was when you brought the offer and entered into a contract.  If you want more money, it'll come from YOUR clients, not MINE."

No, this has not happened to us.  Seriously, I have not met anyone that would do that.  A

I have had buyers agents ask before contract and my answer was a solid NO.  

After contract my answer would be not no but he** no!   

There is a certain real estate training guro that is advising people to ask for more commission as part of the offer.  Im no lawyer but my opinion is that is interfering with my listing contract.  I have told them we will pay what was listed for co-op in the MLS.  Anything else they can suck it up or ask their buyer for it.

If the buyer agent didn't like the commission stated in the MLS they need a buyer broker agreement with the buyer to pay them. Otherwise they are barking up the wrong tree.

No, and "No".  Hard to believe somebody would ask that.  One word: "Unprofessional"

I've never had that asked of me and am afraid that I may say the words that Kathleen Daniels threatened to say!  Honestly!  You just can't change stupid, can you?!

Seriously, the Contract is ratified and the BA's only recourse is to refer back to his BA agreement with his buyer.  Period.  Not your problem at all, Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers! 

I had an agent ask for a bonus after the fact because she had sold 3 of my builders properties. 

The co-broke is included in the MLS listing information. It that's not enough, buyer agents can try to negotiate additional payments from their customers/buyers. 

No, no additions after a contract is signed. But unfortunately, sometimes you have to come up with some reductions, if there is the only way to close. 

No, I haven't had them ask that before and I'm not sure why anyone would - their commission is already spelled out in the MLS.

Too late! Any other questions!

I have and i usually come back with something just as outlandish as are you deducting for the home inspection you didn't show up to for your buyer?

No it hasn't happened. Sorry, we have a signed contract.

I have not heard of this.  But if it happened, my response would be the agreed to commission was advertised in MLS and what my seller has offered. For you to interfere with my contract with my seller is a violation of agency and not a path you would want to go down.

No.

No and No? I'm going to go out on a limb here but is that even legal? Anyway...no it's in the mls what the compensation is and since we are under contract with what my seller agreed to pay; however, feel free to ask your buyer to pay you more. 

*as I walk away shaking my head saying bad words quietly*

I have never had an agent ask for more commission.

Not yet, but if they did they'd have to wait for ar response until after I stopped laughing.

No and NO!

Sorry, done deal.  If you weren't happy with the commission, you shouldn't have sold the property. If you are due more because of your agreement with your buyer, then get them to pay the difference.

Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers I am curious, did this agent give you a reason for the request? Did they not notice the co-op fee prior? Do they have a buyer rep that states more? If the buyer owes them money due to a buyer rep agreement could the price be increased to cover it, netting seller the same? I am just wondering why it came up after the fact.-Kasey

No, I have not. My response would likely be laughter.

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Never.  And, this is not ethical.

This happened once, last year it came up during p and s and she said she had a contract with her buyers for more than what mls stated. I told her she had to get it from her buyers as my seller would not concede to more money. She then asked why my comission was more than hers, to which I kindly explained that my comission included costs that I have paid (staging, warrenty, etc..) We ended up closing without increase.

Not a chance. 

Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers - It is not my business practice! Simple (and to myself - use 'D' button to delete this client from the mailers and follow-up.)

No

Seems a little late for that.

That is between you and YOUR client

real estate is negotiable

We have multiple offers and I will ask the sellerto consider another buyer. 

Yes this has come up once because I low-balled it to begin with. Why? It was a choice piece and didn't need help selling. However, if the buyers agent brought a good, solid offer, then more money is not out of the question

No.

Not after the contract has been signed no but have received it in the original contract...

No, interesting.

Contrary to popular belief, it is perfectly acceptable for the BA to ask for additional commission...but not after the Buyer and Seller contract has been agreed to.

Eve

I'm sorry, we must have a bad connection....I don't think I heard you correctly.  ;-)