Vermittlungsprovision

brokerage commission

noun fer-MIT-loongs-pro-fih-zyohn Rare

Also means

finder's fee

Usage Note

Vermittlungsprovision is the fee paid to a broker or agent for arranging a transaction, such as a property sale, loan, or insurance contract. In Germany, real estate agents (Makler) receive a regulated Provision (now split equally between buyer and seller for residential property).

Examples

"Die Vermittlungsprovision des Maklers wurde zwischen Käufer und Verkäufer aufgeteilt."

Natural Translation

The broker's commission was split between buyer and seller.

Literal Translation

The brokerage-commission of-the broker was between buyer and seller divided.

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