Well, someone would have to come up with that first, and who would that be?
And if it’s not in the notarial deed, he can still claim that he ultimately didn’t broker the house in question.
Our state is allowed to view accounts and their money flows at any time.
The tax office knows exactly what a restaurateur buys and whether it matches the sales. The tax audit almost certainly comes after exactly three years.
If they can convict the kebab seller over a few euros and fifty cents, then the real estate agent is a piece of cake.
And I’m sure they have a special department for real estate agents; they can identify every sold property and assign the agent to the property.
And if they find nothing there, they can scrutinize the buyer, and if an amount has been withdrawn or transferred that corresponds to a commission amount, they will get mail.
In the case of the saved tax or cash payment, both are guilty of tax fraud.
I would calmly wait and transfer the commission if one believes he has earned it.