I am always amazed at the number of agents who are constantly complaining about what they have to give to their broker. They tell me their broker is not really earning their part of the commission. The funny thing is, it"s the agents who seem to be on the highest splits who complain the most about not getting enough value from their brokers.
If you sell your home, and have lived there for two out of the past five years before it is sold, our tax laws provide you with a fabulous tax break: you can exclude up to $250,000 of any gain you have made ($500,000 if you are married and file a joint return).