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Sometimes, yes. If the first realtor contributed to the sale in any way then he is considered a Matchil and deserves 1/3 of the fee. The ones who finish the deal receive 2/3rds. However, if he contributed nothing, such as if a second firm contacted the buyer on their own, then he deserves nothing.
See Noda Beyehuda Tinyana 36; Shev Yaakov 13, brought in Pischeiy Tehsuvah 185:3 following the law of Matchil Vegomer
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