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Is Real Estate Commission Negotiable?
Is a Real Estate Commission Negotiable? 
The quick response to this question is yes. As with many things, there is more to the story though. While real estate commissions are “always” negotiable, both sides of the equation have contributing factors that may influence whether a seller should pay less money, and whether or not the Realtor will accept it. 
 
Negotiating Commission vs Selling FSBO
 
If you are thinking about selling your home yourself, in an effort to save some money, statistics show that will simply not happen.  The National Association of Realtor’s Profile of Buyers and Sellers, statistics show that homes sold with a Realtor sell for $60,000 more on average then homes sold “by owner”.  There are many things to prepare for when selling a home FSBO - in addition to the advertising of the property. 
 
Real Estate Sales commissions perform a variety of functions, not all of them going straight into the Realtor’s pocket.  Some brokerages charge the agent fees on commissions, and franchises also usually take a cut.  Once the Realtor’s marketing budget is taken into account (a necessity for the home seller), they may be left with less actual “take-home pay” than most people realize. 
 
Standard Commission Rates and Who is Responsible

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