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[SteveOMS]

Kickback of a real estate brokers commission to the selling party is NOT illegal at all. Many companies advertise that in fact even as an incentive. Its just him giving you a discount on his fee. Only thing that would be illegal is if you didn't claim it on your taxes. It would be illegal if the broker took/gave kickbacks on items like title insurance and the like.

SteveOMS

[maxtower]

Not only is it legal, but in the current environment of slowing real estate sales, you should ask your realtor for a rebate. They need your business right now and will deal in order to keep you from using another agent.