Tipping Realtors

[jamesglewisf]

Question via email:You have a very nice website, unfortunately I couldn't find anything about tipping a realtor. Is it appropriate to tip the real estate agent who is selling your house and if so, how much is acceptable?

[jamesglewisf]

Answer:Thanks for the feedback. You do not tip realtors. They make all of their money from the commission. The best thing you can do for a quality realtor is to ask for some business cards and give lots of referrals. My realtor is a longtime friend. He probably has sold another 20-30 homes because of my recommendations to friends who use him and then recommend him to their friends.

[Alec]

You had me wondering for a minute with the title of this thread. Most of the realtors I know make a great living.

[scrappydooytwo]

Are you kidding me? Realtor are OVERPAID!! This profession is full of a bunch of corporate rejects or former house wives who take all your hard earned equity out of your home...because of a monopoly called the MLS system...Also, I saw on a USA today poll that realtors were just above telemarketers and used car salesman on what professional is the most trustworthy...

[jamesglewisf]

A. It says you don't tip realtors.
B. If you don't like what realtors are paid, sell your home yourself.
C. I have friends who are realtors, your characterizations are inaccurate.