Question

Seller Jones signed an exclusive right to sell listing on her home with Muller Realty for $155,000 at a commission rate of 5% to be paid to broker Muller at closing. As part of the agreement, broker Muller will split the commission equally with any other broker that can bring a buyer for Jones' property. If another broker sold the property, how much will broker Muller receive?

Answer 1

Answer:

$3,875

Explanation:

Data given in the question

Selling value of the home = $155,000

Commission rate = 5%

Share basis = equally

So, by considering the above information, the Muller received amount is

= Selling value of the home × commission rate ÷ share basis

= $155,000 × 5% ÷ 2

= $7,750 ÷ 2

= $3,875

By considering the all the information given in the question we can easily find out the received amount by the Muller