Jon Stubbs

Content Writer

Jon Stubbs has been at Clever Real Estate since 2021 and has over 20 years of experience as a writer and editor. Before Clever, Jon researched and wrote about a variety of topics, including debt managment, personal finance, and home improvement. 

Expertise: Home buying and selling costs; real estate commission; real estate market trends.

Education: BA - Pennsylvania State University; MA - West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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  • Real estate transfer taxes are levied across the United States when a property is sold. We look at transfer taxes in Minnesota — who pays, how much, and more.

  • negotiation

    A September 2025 survey of local real estate agents revealed the average real estate commission in United States is , which is the national average of .A September 2025 survey of local real estate agents revealed the average real estate commission in Alabama is , which is the national average of .A September 2025 survey…

  • negotiation

    When selling a house in , the average total realtor fees due at closing are of the home's sale price. For context, if you sell a home that costs , you'd typically pay around in realtor fees; for a home; and for a home. Realtor commission is usually the largest cost you'll face when selling…

  • negotiation

    The total average real estate commission in is of the home's sale price in realtor fees. For context, if you sell a home that costs , you'd typically pay around in realtor fees; for a home; and for a home. Realtor commission is usually the largest cost you'll face when selling your home, but there…

  • negotiation

    When selling a house in , the average total realtor fees due at closing are of the home's sale price. For context, if you sell a home that costs , you'd typically pay around in realtor fees; for a home; and for a home. Realtor commission is usually the largest cost you'll face when selling…