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Define the trigger
Identify the service, payer, calculation basis and payment date. Explain whether the relevant event is an introduction, a resulting contract or another specified service. “Pay after success” is incomplete without defining success. Applicable law and the actual arrangement matter. Do not assume that commission can only arise after title registration.
Address changes in the transaction
Discuss failed bank finance, withdrawal by either party and a tenant not moving in. For a conditional transaction, explain the treatment if the condition is not met. Separate commission from advertising and third-party expenditure, including any prior approval. A percentage alone does not describe every possible charge.
Reconcile the final payment
Check the amount, trigger and recipient against the signed arrangement and obtain appropriate evidence. If agents cooperate, clarify who charges the client. Where a dispute already exists, review the actual contract and events rather than treating a general guide as a decision that payment is always due or always avoidable.
For a lease renewal appointment, read Agree an Agency Fee Before a Lease Renewal.
Sources checked 4 November 2026: Thai Civil and Commercial Code: agency and brokerage provisions.
Ownership, tax and visa rules change and individual situations differ. This is general information, not legal advice — confirm with a qualified professional before acting.
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