How much does a listing fee cost?

On average, a listing fee costs 2.79% of the final sale price of the seller's home. The seller will also have to pay a commission to the buyer's agent, which is usually between 2.27–3.19%.

How much does a realtor charge to sell a home?

Realtor fees usually cost about 5.5% of the final sale price of your home. As a seller, your real estate agent will likely charge 2.26–3.29% of the final sale price of your home as a listing commission. You'll also have to pay the buyer's agent commission, usually around 2.27–3.19%.

What percentage do real estate agents make?

Real estate agents usually charge around 5.5% of the final sale price as their commission. This gets split between the buyer's agent and seller's agent, so each agent will make about 2.26–3.29%.

Ashley Simon

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Ashley Simon joined Clever's Editorial Team in August 2021. She’s an authority on discount real estate brokers, commission costs, and traditional brokerages. Prior to Clever, Ashley worked as a freelance writer for brands like AmeriLife and Autodesk. She has written extensively about home design, civil engineering, architecture, and construction technology.

Expertise: Discount and low commission real estate brokerages; home selling and buying costs; real estate tech industry.

Education: B.A. in English from Bethel University

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