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Old 08-07-2025, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by larcha View Post
You have to consider who gets the 4 or 5 percent. If, as in years past, the commission is split between the seller's agent and the buyer's agent that's one way. In today's market the 4 or 5 percent may be for the seller's agent only. Your point is well taken though. The agent is more likely to work harder for the listing they will make the most money from.
Can you share the address? Maybe you can avoid the commission by selling directly to the buyer.