Sometimes, the entity issuing commission funds withholds an amount for bank, service, or wire fees.
To record this:
- Ensure the full commission is recorded on the Commissions page.
- Create a “Reduce AR” deduction if one doesn’t exist. This reduces the expected deposit and automatically offsets the commission payable G/L. If you don't have a Reduce AR deduction, you will need to create one in your Deduction Template page found under your Brokerage menu. https://support.loft47.com/portal/en/kb/articles/deductions101#Reduce_AR
- Add the deduction on the Deal Deduction's page and enter the fee as a positive amount. Loft will reduce the expected funds accordingly.
- If the brokerage is covering the fee, adjust the agent’s deductions by reducing their fees (enter a negative amount). This lowers the brokerage’s income.