Double closings and Realtors

[Teri M.]

how does it work doing a double close if u find a deal through a realtor? Does the seller pay the commission or would I?

[Jackie Patterson]

Sam and Teri,

If the property in question is a short sale, the commission for the first closing either needs to be negotiated into the approved amount with the lender, or the investor buying the property will need to pay it. The homeowner puts nothing into it. On the second closing, the seller pays the commission. Sam, you're correct, if there is no Realtor involved, then there is no commission.