As an extention of this conversation on fair value for work done on commision work, why does a real estate agent selling a home in a large city make the same percentage as an agent doing the same "work" in a small town selling a 100 grand home. There should either be a cap on the total commission, or more sensibly, make it fee based. If they want to hang onto their commission structure, then it should be based on what they earn over and above the reserve price or asset value.