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Who pays realtor fees with a for sale by owner house?

Who pays real estate agent fees with a FSBO house?

Asked by Todd | Alexandria, VA| 03-06-2023| 1,612 views|Finance & Legal Info|Updated 3 years ago

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Jim CrawfordRising Star17 Answers
Jim Crawford

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate · Phoenixville, PA

(34 reviews)
Realtor fees are negotiable, so it could be the seller, buyer or both.
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03-10-2023 (3 years ago)··
Kevin Neely

Keller Williams Realty Elite Partners · Spring Hill, FL

(76 reviews)
This is a common question among Florida buyers and sellers, and the answer depends on your specific situation and local market conditions. Understanding the fundamentals before making any decisions protects your investment and your timeline. In Floral City, Citrus County, Florida, the real estate landscape has its own characteristics that affect how this plays out in practice. The Citrus County market attracts a diverse buyer pool including relocators from higher-cost states, retirees, and local move-up buyers, which creates consistent demand across most price points and property types. The strategic approach is to work with a local agent who can pull current comparable sales data and walk you through the specific factors that apply to your situation in Florida. Every market is different at the neighborhood level, and decisions based on general advice or national headlines often miss the local nuances that matter most to your outcome. Making informed decisions based on local data is always the strongest position. Kevin Neely & Kaitlynd Robbins | K2 Sells, Keller Williams Elite Partners
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04-15-2026 (2 weeks ago)··
Chris Yochum

Dickson Realty · Reno, NV

(24 reviews)
Generally the seller will pay the commission and be put in the contract. The other way is for the buyer to pay for the real estate agent commission, though if the buyer pays for the commission then is the buyer going to be willing to pay you the same amount they would have if seller was paying for the commission. In most cases it tends to be a wash. Who ever pays for the commission the seller generally nets about the same amount regardless.
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03-12-2023 (3 years ago)··
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Jessica FauteuxRising Star11 Answers
Jessica Fauteux

The Fauteux Group · McLean, VA

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This is negotiable. Usually, buyers are in a place of throwing tons of money at a house in closing costs and down payment while the seller is making money, so it is always helpful to the buyers if the seller pays. Remember that while the buyer's agent works for the buyer and is a fiduciary to them, they also have skills to assist in keeping a deal together, which can benefit everyone in a transaction, especially in a FSBO situation where there is no other realtor involved.
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11-20-2025 (5 months ago)··
Karen MaiNovice5 Answers
Karen Mai

Keller Williams · San Francisco, CA

(38 reviews)
For Sale by Owner will need to pay fees to the agent who brings a buyer. Unless you sell at a lower price, then the buyer can pay the agent a fee.
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03-08-2023 (3 years ago)··
Nicole ShayeNovice1 Answer
Nicole Shaye

Fathom Realty · Newport News, VA

(28 reviews)
Hi! Typically seller pays the realtor fees for a sale of any home. Although remember it is part of the contract and it is always negotiable.
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04-18-2023 (3 years ago)··
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