Each brokerage allots a portion of the proceeds to the respective agent, depending on the agency's commission split agreement.

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In a rare split decision, the commission voted 3-2 in December to give final approval to the project.

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By accepting this deal, the listing agent received more than he would have in a typical transaction, where a 6% commission is split evenly between the representatives of the buyer and seller.

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