Renter asking for agent commission at closing

[Alan Bosca]

Hi -

I have a potential renter about to sign a lease that is hassling my agent for a commission.  I know that it comes out of their pocket, not mine, but (a) can the agent say no if it's being disclosed at lease signing & (b) this type of last minute haggling doesn't sit right with me as a type of personality to be renting to.

The property has been on the market for a couple months with just this offer, so I do have a bird in hand.

Any advice?  Thx!

[Wayne Brooks]

The renter wants part of the commission? Is the renter actively licensed? If so, they should have made their offer Uding themselves as their own agent.....if not, “pound sand”. Your agent should be telling them this exact thing. 
If the renter is Not actively licensed, then no way, no how.