"Our MLS Rule for Southern CA is as follows: 7.18.2 Lender Approval Listings. Compensation offered through the MLS to cooperating brokers on listings which require lender approval (commonly referred to as “short sale” listings) is for the…"

"I just saw something similar in our MLS.  It shows 2.5% commission being offered on a short sale but says "We split 50/50 with reciprocating agents"  Seems a bit vague and not as direct as saying "with offices that split…"

"I would imagine my MLS rules would prevent it too. "

"Agree, I don't see anything wrong with the % someone is going to pay whether is 50-40-30% because agents are able to see what the commission will be before making the offer, but I find it misleading writing such remarks, I did make a call…"

"I understand that but again, I would not have the first issue with seeing this in MLS and can not imagine why someone who pays 50% co op or pays 40% co op would have a problem with it.  There are a few in my area that pay 40% but on every deal…"

"Is not whether some has a problem with it or not, is this even legal?"

"I agree, it sounds that such wording would be border line of Anti Trust Violation. If all companies could write such remark and advertise 4% split and than turn around and only pay 2 or 3%, how would you even regulate or come to such…"

"Very interesting, I actually like it!  Can't imagine why someone who splits 50/50 who have a problem with it.  Can't imagine how someone who pays out 40% would have a problem recieving 40% on a short sale."

"Tavo. An offer of compensation can usually vary based on the agency relationship of the buyer's agent to the buyer but I believe basing a split on how the other office splits their commission could be a Anti Trust Violation. You should run this…"

"I will give you an applause here :)  I always err on the side of the buyers agent getting paid more if a commission reduction occurs"

"If you stand inthe way of the closing, the buyer can sue you."

"Thank you All for your suggestions they were very helpful and the transaction closed with our office getting as advertised in the MLS after an email was sent without anymore delays from listing side :-)"

"Here in Arizona you can file a commission dispute at title at closing. So close on the file then file dispute. May have to go to arbitration but our MLS is very strict with rules that you pay what is posted in MLS UNLESS otherwise disclosed prior to…"

"She can't lower the commission now.  You are due what was represented in the MLS listing.  Send you commission demand into escrow for the full amount as advertised in the MLS listing.  Let the closing occur, you can work out the…"