How do real estate agents get paid?
Nearly all real estate agents are independent contractors, which means two things. First, they don’t get paid until an actual sale closes. Second, they must pay their own expenses, such as gas, maintenance, office expenses, etc. In other words, any real estate agent is using his or her own money and time to show houses, and they won’t get reimbursed for that expense unless you buy a home using them as your agent.
