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If you sell your home conventionally, you’ll typically pay a 3% real estate commission to the two agents who handle your transaction: your listing agent and the buyer’s agent. That equals a 6% total commission.
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Written by Steve Nicastro
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Written by Steve Nicastro
Steve Nicastro is a Content Team Lead at Clever Real Estate, where he uses his real-world experience as a real estate agent and investor to help home buyers and sellers make better real estate decisions.
Edited by Josiah Wilmoth
Josiah Wilmoth is a Content Team Lead at Clever Real Estate. He's an authority on discount real estate brokers, low commission real estate agents, and other companies that advertise savings on realtor fees.
If you sell your home conventionally, you’ll typically pay a 3% real estate commission to the two agents who handle your transaction: your listing agent and the buyer’s agent. That equals a 6% total commission.
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Written by Ashley Simon
Edited by Josiah Wilmoth
Written by Ashley Simon
Ashley Simon is a Content Project Manager for Real Estate Witch and other publications in the Clever Real Estate family of brands. She's an authority on discount real estate brokers and other companies that offer low commission fees.
Edited by Josiah Wilmoth
Josiah Wilmoth is a Content Team Lead at Clever Real Estate. He's an authority on discount real estate brokers, low commission real estate agents, and other companies that advertise savings on realtor fees.
Today, you can find listing agents who accept 2% real estate commission rates instead of the conventional 3% rates. And several discount real estate brands offer built-in 2% listing rates, no negotiations required. Here’s what you should know.
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Written by Jared Lindstrom
Edited by Hannah Warrick
Written by Jared Lindstrom
Jared Lindstrom is a freelance writer at Clever Real Estate. He has experience writing in the real estate, financial, and personal development sectors.
Edited by Hannah Warrick
Hannah Warrick is a Content Editor at Clever Real Estate, where she contributes to Real Estate Witch and its sister brands. She’s done extensive research on discount real estate brokers, flat fee MLS companies, and first-time home buying.
If you’re looking to sell a house and save on realtor commission fees in South Carolina, we recommend hiring a discount real estate brokerage. A good full-service discount real estate broker provides the same general services and support as a traditional real estate agent but for a fraction of the price. […]
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