Reported 11 months ago
Recently, a buyer who had put down a 100,000 mediation fee for a desired house was unexpectedly asked by the real estate agent to add another 400,000. The buyer refused and sought advice online, leading to netizens praising the agent for being diligent in protecting the buyer's interests, as the extra fee would make it more difficult for the seller to back out of the deal. Experienced netizens commented that this was a common practice to safeguard buyers and prevent sellers from reneging on agreements due to financial penalties, showing appreciation for the agent's proactive approach.
Source: YAHOO