Real Estate Math
A Texas home is listed for $395,000. The buyer offers $380,000 and the seller counters at $389,000. The parties settle at $385,000. At 5.5% commission split equally, how much does the listing agent's broker receive?
A$10,588✓ Correct
B$10,675
C$11,000
D$21,175
Explanation
Total commission = $385,000 × 0.055 = $21,175. Each broker receives half = $10,587.50 ≈ $10,588.
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