Tip - A real estate broker reveals the best way to negotiate a commission

Commissions always are negotiable, no matter what a broker may tell you.   That said, how successfully you can negotiate the commission on selling your apartment often depends on technique and circumstance.   Here's the deal: 1. A good place to begin the discussion is to ask for a summary of the work that the broker promises to undertake. Be sure to express an understanding of the time, expertise and added value involved, and only then ask whether the broker would be willing to accept somewhat less the proposed amount.