This has led to the outsourcing of the task to agents, who can employ thuggish tactics to earn their commission.

Now, more than ever, traditional estate agents are likely to pull out all the stops in an effort to earn their commission.

Market makers also provide liquidity to their own firm's clients, for which they earn a commission.

Companies could sign up and sell mobile phones and earn a commission using their own brand.

Tureen did not earn a commission on the $81.5 million settlement, only his $31,500/year salary.