every listing and transaction belongs to the broker/owner..... that's his/her call...

Follow the terms of your agreement with the company.

Whatever it says in your contract. 

That is a question for your broker and worth a review of your contract. -K

I'm curious to know what the definition is of 'up front'.
So are you saying that you actually get a portion of your commission before the transaction closes?

Depends upon your Contract with your current broker.

I agree with Roy Kelley 

        Read your contract with your Broker.  See an attorney if you feel that you are being unlawfully deprived of rightful income.

As General Roy Kelley wrote.

Victor,

What does your contract say?

You'd want to check your employment contract and talk to an employment attorney if you have any questions.  There are several good ones in our state.

if it is not specified in your independent contractor agreement, need to address it with your Broker. good luck!

The AR responses are clear - check the terms of your agreement  to determine...

What does your contract with that company say about that??????

This depends on the laws in your state plus your agreement with your company. 

I have no idea... what's the written policy on this?

Check your contract.

I'm in California too and I would look into the agreement I had with my broker first.

Your question was answered. Great answers. Good luck. 

Great answers are here. 

Wow, never heard of a deal like that.

It is up to the broker in charge.

What does your contract say with your Broker

What does your written agreement with them stipulate?

Read you independent contractor' agreement or the policy and procedures manual for your office.

I am guessing it depends on your broker.

Victor Olechno - it depends on what is there in the contract.

Depends on your contract with your company I suppose.  It's a required element of the contract in my state.

What does your agreement say?

Good to ask your broker, some are generous, others are not.

Call the Blue Man Group for an answer.

You need to speak with your broker/owner. They have the power or authority to make that determination. 

Victor Olechno many great responses.

I, too, am in California. Our arrangement is to get paid at close of escrow. No one but you will know the details or your arrangement with your broker.

Victor Olechno 

Chk with your current broker. If he says no then you pick up your check and move to the next broker. Actually the next broker at your finger tip:

https://secure.dre.ca.gov/elicensing/ChangeEmployer.asp <--- You type in your next broker BRE # and he will approve it on line.  You got a new broker....

In my past experience, mine did.