Local Real Estate Commission

Has anyone had any issues with local realtors agreeing to 4% (3.5% if buyer is from the same agency) commission?


Real Estate commissions are totally up for negotiation.
Lots of fixed costs involved in practicing Real Estate.
And a lot of commitment.
At some point they decide their efforts are better directed somewhere else.
A good Agent pays a dividend to their clients BEFORE the home goes onto the market- in preparation.
If you feel there’s nothing to it, why don’t you do it yourself and not pay any commission?

Stymie Stymie
Nov '21

I just stated 4%, on a 700k home that is 28k. Is this not more than enough? I wanted to go with Weichert but they would not go below 5% so I will be going with another big name that does. It's a SELLERS market so the 4% is more than adequate IMHO...


You could do a for sale by owner and save that 4-5%?
Zillow will list your home for free.

happiest girl
Nov '21

iJay
Company doesn’t matter as much as the individual Agent does.
Good luck.

Stymie Stymie
Nov '21

FSOB don't get as high bids, often a wash or less unfortunately.


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