Which scenario would result in no commission payable to the brokerage firm due to the buyer’s status?

• A. The buyer is licensed and buys a listed property
• B. The buyer is licensed and buys a property not listed
• C. The buyer is unlicensed and buys a listed property
• D. The buyer is a corporation

Answer: (A)

The main idea is how commissions are paid based on who is representing whom in the deal. In Manitoba, a buyer’s brokerage only earns a commission if there is a valid buyer representation arrangement. If the buyer is licensed and purchases a property that is already listed, there isn’t a separate “buyer’s commission” triggered just by the buyer’s license status. The listing brokerage is compensated under the listing agreement, and the buyer’s status doesn’t create an additional fee for the firm unless a buyer representation agreement specifies one. So, this scenario results in no extra commission payable to the brokerage simply because the buyer is licensed and buys a listed property.