Usually, real estate commissions are paid by the Seller and are split between the agent who represents the Seller (the ‘listing agent’) and the agent who represents the Buyer (the ‘buyer’s agent’).  In Ontario, we see three different types of real estate commission: 1. A percentage of the sales price - eg 5% 2. A fixed or flat fee - $20,000 3. A combination of a % and a flat fee - eg $4.5% + $5,000 Real estate commission is contingent on a home selling - if a home is listed for sale and doesn’t sell, no commission is paid.