Commission Disputes and Hidden Fee Exposure

Key Takeaways

• Procuring cause disputes determine commission entitlement when multiple agents claim involvement—written agreements minimize exposure.
• Hidden fees include referral fees, affiliated business arrangement profits, administrative charges, and builder bonuses.
• Request full written disclosure of all compensation the agent and brokerage will receive from any source.
• Document every agent relationship before property tours; include procuring cause definitions and dispute resolution clauses.