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Real Estate Brokerage Commission

Recording the commission paid to an agent for successfully selling a property.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Sales Commission ExpenseExpense (+)5,000.00-
Cash / BankAsset (-)-5,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Commissions are usually a percentage of the sale price. They are recorded as a selling expense in the period the sale is finalized.

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