In the event that the agent represents

In the event that the agent represents both the buyer and the seller, then he would keep both sides of the commission.


Discount Agents: Who Needs Them?
There is a breed of agents out there who are known as discount agents. You may see their ads in the newspapers claiming they will sell your home for only 1% commission instead of the 6% that myself and most other agents charge. The phrases “Buyer beware” and “You get what you pay for” come to mind here. When you read the fine print, you will find that they will only charge 1% if they represent both the buyer and the seller.