The way in which intermediary fees are charged varies by region, industry and intermediary, but generally follows certain industry practices and standards. Here are some common ways to charge brokerage fees:
1.Pro-rata charge: The intermediary will charge an intermediary fee based on a certain percentage of the contract amount. For example, if the contract amount is 1 million yuan and the intermediary fee is 2%, then the intermediary fee is 20,000 yuan. This method is more common in real estate, finance, law and other fields.
2.Charged by the number of projects: The intermediary charges an intermediary fee based on the number of projects involved in the contract or the number of services provided. For example, if the contract includes the services of 10 items for each of the buyer and the seller, and the intermediary fee for each item is 500 yuan, then the total intermediary fee is 10,000 yuan. This method is more common in consulting, ** and other fields.
3.Hourly charged: The intermediary will charge an intermediary fee based on the service hours agreed in the contract. For example, if the contract stipulates that the service time of the intermediary is 3 months, and the intermediary fee is 10,000 yuan per month, then the total intermediary fee is 30,000 yuan. This method is more common in the fields of law, intellectual property rights, etc.
4.Lump sum: The intermediary will charge the intermediary fee according to the fixed amount agreed in the contract, regardless of the service time, the number of projects or the size of the contract amount. For example, if the contract stipulates that the intermediary fee is 20,000 yuan, then the total amount of the intermediary fee is 20,000 yuan, regardless of the number of items involved in the contract or the length of the service. This method is more common in the fields of **, visas, etc.
It is important to note that different intermediaries and industry practices may vary, so in practice, it is best to understand the local market** and industry practices first in order to better communicate and negotiate with intermediaries. In addition, it is also necessary to pay attention to whether the contract includes other costs, such as attorney's fees, evaluation fees, etc., which also need to be taken into account.