If you are a buyer and you are in a multiple offer
situation, ask your agent to ask the listing agent if any of the multiple offers
are the listing agents. If the answer is yes, you will also want to know if the
listing agent and the seller have possibly agreed to a “Variable Rate" commission, that should
be disclosed in the RMLS.
A variable rate commission arrangement between the
listing agent and the seller can put your offer at a disadvantage because the commission
paid to the listing agent may be less than paid to a selling agent therefore
even if your offer is for more money, it may not be enough to offset the
difference in commission paid to the listing agent.
Learn more at Section 6.2 of this link - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56c4eea9d51cd483819dae7b/t/56cbe5c4d51cd4c47520bade/1456203204779/Rules-and-Regs-10-15.pdf
