Hey sorry you had to go through that. I'm a realtor here in Austin Texas and the commission is paid by the seller. It is okay to have representation when trying to buy a home, just make sure when you signed the representation agreement that it doesn't hold you accountable to pay the buyer's agent if the seller does not pay. Other than that the buyer agent Services free to you. hope this helps! www.atxrealty737.com let me kniw if you have any questions.