[sleepyjoeyt]

This definitely varies state to state.

When I bought my house I heard about it being on the market through a mutual friend. I had been contacted by an agency that offers 20% of their commission back to you - nothing hidden about this offer. I wrote down that agent's name at the open house, then called her and told her. Called her with our offer and she submitted it for us, etc.

About 3 weeks after our closing I got a check from her company for about $1600.

I probably wouldn't do this from the position that your in (already involved with an agent) but something to consider for next time.