I am amazed that some people think that the seller's commission is just a "tacked on" fee to the sale of a house. When I sell a house, I expect the listing agent to earn that commission in the form of a higher price for the house. That is why I never agree to pay a commission to a buyer's agent. They are not working for me to maximize the price. If I thought the commission was just an add-on fee, I would never sign a listing contract. To me, a buyer's agent is worthless.
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