A real estate agent showed us a property we were interested? This was the first property we were interested in making a cash offer but found out an offer was accepted and a backup offer was mentioned to us.  She then tells us their agency charges a one time administrative fee of $595? Is this legit? 

@Ricardo Rodriguez

The buyer should not being paying any fees to the broker.  That is the sellers responsibility.  Did you sign a buyers agreement with the agent if so, review what you signed?  Find a new agent.

Thanks Kenneth. I thought it was a little odd. I did not sign a buyers agreement. We are heading in search of another agent. 

@Ricardo Rodriguez   It is probably legit, though it should be disclosed up front - before you even go out to see properties.

I don't charge those fees, but it's likely that the agency does.  Most often it's paid by the agent, but I have heard of cases where the agent passes that cost through to the buyer.

If you think that the agent is worth the investment, proceed ahead.  Otherwise, find another agent.