Brokerage Fee (Courtage)
Brokerage fee (Courtage) in real estate: What does the term mean and how does it differ from estate agent commission (Maklerprovision)?
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Also known as: broker commission, agent fee, estate agent commission
Courtage is a synonymous term for estate agent commission (Maklerprovision). Derived from French, it refers to the fee an estate agent receives for successfully brokering a property transaction. The legal framework and the amount of the Courtage are governed by the same regulations as the Maklerprovision.