Is it obligatory to pay a commission to a broker who advertised an apartment, but no negotiation or purchase took place until after bypassing the broker and dealing directly with the property owner?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If the custom is that the broker's work is completed merely by guidance, he is entitled to his full commission. Otherwise, he is entitled to a customary fee (ujrat al-mithl) for the benefit he provided, and this is estimated by experts.
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