Negotiating Commissions

As a sales agent, you must have your broker’s knowledge and consent to negotiate commissions with clients. All representation agreements are between the client and the broker—not the agent. The Real Estate License Act and TREC Rules say that sales agents may only accept or pay compensation (commissions and referrals) for a real estate transaction by, through, or with the written consent of their current sponsoring broker, or sponsoring broker at the time of the transaction.