The % of the sold price used for the realtor’s commission has always been negotiable and often been based on the market & region.
Hot markets with little supply of desirable homes with rising prices & lots of buyers often have lower commissions. A homeowner should always interview several realtors before signing a contract. During the interview, the homeowner should ask if the commission is negotiable. If the contract includes both buyer’s & listing realtors (as it has been), the commission should be equal between the two realtors. IMO
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