How do I get paid from 0% Compensation on 3-yr commercial lease?

[Alex Cuevas]

I need help BP! I have a client that is interested in renting out a commercial space for 3 years for $30,600. When I contacted the listing agent to negotiate compensation, he responded that I should get my compensation from my client because  "the landlord only pays [him] half of a month". Has anyone ever dealt with this situation before? Also, how would you handle it differently moving forward? Also, the space has been sitting vacant for over a year, and the landlord has been trying to sell the whole building for over 2 years.

[Russell Brazil]

Pretty typical in commercial in my market for buyers or tenants to pay their own agents.