Chiang Mai Real Estate Commission Explained — Who Pays, How Much, and When?

Chiang Mai Real Estate Commission Explained — Who Pays, How Much, and When?

Many clients have questions about real estate agent commission in Chiang Mai. This article answers every question directly and clearly.

What Is Agent Commission?

Commission is the compensation a real estate agent receives for successfully facilitating a property sale or rental. It incentivizes agents to work diligently toward completing transactions.

Standard Commission Rates in Chiang Mai

Property sales
Standard rate: 3-5% of the actual sale price
Who pays: The seller (property owner)
The buyer: pays no commission

Example: House selling for THB 4,000,000
Commission at 3%: THB 120,000
Commission at 5%: THB 200,000
Seller pays all of this

Property rentals
Standard rate: 1 to 1.5 months of rent
Who pays: Landlord, or split with tenant (as agreed)

When Is Commission Paid?

Sales: Only on ownership transfer day — no upfront fees
Rentals: When the tenant signs the lease and moves in

Why Buyers Don't Pay Commission

In Thai real estate, including Chiang Mai, it is standard practice for sellers to pay commission — because the agent helped the seller find a buyer. Buyers using an agent's services incur no direct commission charge.

Co-broke (Two Agents, One Transaction)

When separate agents represent buyer and seller:
- Total commission remains 3-5%
- Split between the two agents (e.g., 2.5%+2.5%)
- Seller still pays everything — buyer still pays nothing

Red Flags to Watch For

- Agent charging upfront fees before sale: not standard practice
- Agent charging commission from the buyer too: needs clarification
- Agent refusing to disclose commission rate: lacks transparency

More Property CM's Commission Policy

We practice full transparency on commission rates before signing any consignment agreement. No upfront fees of any kind.

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