How does the real estate agent get paid when they’re helping someone house hunt?

Sweet Box asked:


I wasn’t sure how to word the question but I was just wondering something.

We are moving in November or even sooner and we are wanting to pay cash for a house. We are on a limited budget but I know how important a real estate agent is in our search for our perfect home. My question is, do we pay the agent separately from purchasing the house? Is the agent’s fees included in the price? Or what?

Thanks.

Redding CA Real Estate