[Michman]

Ahhhh, can that differ state to state? Both ends still make money somehow off of the sale.

I suppose it can.....But I have never heard of that being the case. The buyers agent does make a commision but it is paid by the seller. Now there is special circumstances where the buyers agents commision is 3.5% and the sellers agent will only pay 3.0%. (not usual but sometimes it happens) If thats the case the BUYERS agent needs to negioatete that the extra 1/5% needs to be paid by the seller. Just make sure to specify with YOUR agent that the seller is to pay all commisions.