As per the Turkish law, Article 20 of the Regulation on the Trade of Real Estate, published by the Ministry of Customs and Trade on 05.06.2018 in the Official Gazette numbered 30442. Real estate agents can charge as commission, maximum of 4% of the value of the real estate.  This 4% is usually distributed between the buyer and the seller, (3% from the buyer agent, 1% the seller agent OR 2% equally between buyer agent and seller agent) .  Prior to investment in Turkey, it is recommended to make sure that the agent does not charge more than a total of 4% from the buyer and the seller.