{"id":311858,"date":"2026-05-21T05:58:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T09:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=311858"},"modified":"2026-05-21T05:58:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T09:58:48","slug":"5-percent-real-estate-commission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/5-percent-real-estate-commission\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a 5% Real Estate Commission? (2024 Updates)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you\u2019re selling a luxury condo in Miami or a single-family home in Portland, you will spend a whopping 6% in commissions. The majority of sales include two agents &#8211; a listing agent and a buyer&#8217;s agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-bottom-28\">As the name suggests, 5% commission Realtors are discount brokers who work at a 5 percent commission. They offer all the services similar to a full-service agent at discounted rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div style=\"display: block ;\" class=\"home-page-quick-listing-wrapper  content-ql-new-ui \" main-title=\"List on Houzeo and Save Thousands in Commission!\" list-title=\"List FSBO on MLS\" list-item-1=\"Save thousands in commissions\" list-item-2=\"100% online platform\" list-item-3=\"5-star customer service\" ql-button=\"\" minimize=\"\" sidebar=\"\" contact-title=\"\" contact-content=\"\" siteurl_qlb=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\" cash-ql=\"false\"><\/div>\n\t<script>\t\t\n\n\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\n\t\t\tconst isMobile = window.screen.width <= 768;\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ Global flags to prevent multiple loads\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = window.quickListingCssLoaded || false;\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoaded = window.quickListingJsLoaded || false;\n\n\t\t\tconst cssURL = 'https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/css\/quick-listing-block-v3.css?v=9.8';\n\t\t\tconst jsURL  = 'https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/js\/quick-listing-block-v3.js?v=9.8';\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Load CSS immediately on mobile only\n\t\t\tif (isMobile && !window.quickListingCssLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = true;\n\t\t\t\tloadCSS(cssURL);\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Define JS loader (and CSS for desktop)\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoadfn = function () {\n\t\t\t\tif (!window.quickListingJsLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoaded = true;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ On desktop: load CSS here (lazy), since it wasn't loaded initially\n\t\t\t\t\tif (!isMobile && !window.quickListingCssLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = true;\n\t\t\t\t\t\tloadCSS(cssURL);\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(jsURL);\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Remove listener after load\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.removeEventListener(isMobile ? 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You still have to pay the buyer agent commission. <\/li>\n<li><b>How to choose a 5% Commission Realtor?<\/b> While choosing a 5% commission Realtor you must consider their pricing, the technology they use and the quality of services they provide.<\/li>\n<li><b>Alternatives:<\/b> You can list on the MLS using <a       href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/flat-fee-mls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flat Fee MLS<\/a> companies like Houzeo. It is 100% online and automated to cater to various seller needs. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Rankings\"><strong>Rankings: Best 5% (or less) Commission Companies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have compiled a list of Realtors who charge 5% (or less) for your next real estate transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_311882\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"311882\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Rankings: Top 3% Real Estate Commission Companies\"            id=\"footable_311882\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_1340919423_311882\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_311882 ninja_table_unique_id_1340919423_311882 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table selectable striped vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_3 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_4 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_company_name \">Company Name<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_listing_fee  \">Listing Fee<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_max_savings \">Max Savings<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_100_online \">100% Online<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_4 ninja_clmn_nm_5_star_reviews \">5-Star Reviews<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"10998\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_10998\">\n            <td><a href=\"#Houzeo\">Houzeo<\/a><\/td><td><strong>$349<br> Flat Fee <\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"10999\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_10999\">\n            <td><a href=\"#Redfin\">Redfin<\/a><\/td><td>1.5% <br> Commission<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"11000\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_11000\">\n            <td><a href=\"#SimpleShowing\">SimpleShowing<\/a><\/td><td>1% <br> Commission<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"11001\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_11001\">\n            <td><a href=\"#Prevu\">Prevu<\/a><\/td><td>1.5% <br> Commission<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"11002\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_11002\">\n            <td><a href=\"#IdealAgent\">Ideal Agent<\/a><\/td><td>2% <br> Commission<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Reviews\"><strong>Reviews: Best 5% (or less) Commission Companies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Houzeo\"><strong>1. Houzeo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/flat-fee-mls\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"logo image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/houzeo-1-1.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"logo_arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/html-tab-block-link-icon-v1.png\" alt=\"Logo-Link\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\"><abbr class=\"fiveStar\">4.9<\/abbr>\/5<\/span> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\">11,000+ reviews<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">100% ONLINE<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udcb2 Pricing<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u26a1 Highlights<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udea9 Deal Breakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Houzeo dominates the Flat Fee MLS market with over 1.1M active <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">real estate listings<\/a>. The company offers three packages \u2013 Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Here are how they differ from one another:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Silver Package &#8211;  + 0.5% at Close:<\/strong>\u00a0This package offers MLS visibility for 6 months with 24 high-quality photos. You can take charge of showings and make unlimited changes to your listing. You also get a yard sign for free, if you submit a selfie with it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gold Package &#8211;  + 1% at Close:<\/strong>\u00a0You get all the Silver package benefits, plus unlimited photo uploads. Relevant documents, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/sellers-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seller disclosures<\/a>, automatically get assigned to you. You can review and sign them digitally.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platinum Package &#8211;  + 1.25% at Close:<\/strong>\u00a0You get all the features in the Gold plan, along with a year-long listing duration. It also includes dedicated concierge support designed specifically for new home sellers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Here&#8217;s why homeowners trust Houzeo as the #1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/flat-fee-mls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flat Fee MLS<\/a>\u00a0service:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Max Exposure:<\/strong>\u00a0Your Florida home listing will be visible on your local MLS and major real estate platforms like Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com.<\/li>\n<li><strong>100% Online:<\/strong>\u00a0You can list your home, manage offers, and close deals, all at your fingertips with the powerful\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/products\/houzeo-mobile-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houzeo Mobile App<\/a>. To simplify the process, Houzeo will automatically assign the correct MLS paperwork based on your address.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Instant Social Sharing:\u00a0<\/strong>You can share your home listing with just a tap across social platforms like\u00a0Facebook, WhatsApp,\u00a0LinkedIn, and X.<\/li>\n<li><strong>5-Star Customer Service:<\/strong>\u00a0You can get prompt, expert answers from Houzeo&#8217;s 5-star support team via chat 6 days a week. This helps you keep your home sale on track.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No Hidden Fees:<\/strong>\u00a0What you see is what you pay. All fees are disclosed upfront.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>There are\u00a0<strong>no dealbreakers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/is-houzeo-legit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is Houzeo Legit<\/a>? Find out why savvy homeowners choose Houzeo to sell smarter, faster, and on their terms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Houzeo boasts a\u00a0<strong>4.9 out of 5-<\/strong><strong>star\u00a0<\/strong>rating. Home sellers love its quick listing process and mobile app.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bb\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/reviews?filtervalue=most-helpful&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houzeo Reviews<\/a><\/strong>: Check out testimonials by over 11,000 satisfied customers who opted for Houzeo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><p>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<strong>Our Take:<\/strong>\u00a0We recommend Houzeo\u2019s Gold Plan for most home sellers. It gives you maximum exposure, big savings, and access to high-tech tools. You also get licensed broker assistance with home pricing, offer negotiations, inspections, and closing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\"><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houzeo.com<\/a><\/strong> is a top-ranked Flat Fee MLS service. Houzeo provides an unbeatable combination of max savings, 5-star customer support, and cutting-edge technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it isn&#8217;t a 5% commission company, you can still save thousands by listing with Houzeo! Listing with Houzeo gets you a personalized dashboard, a 100% online platform, and timely customer service\u2014at a flat rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Redfin\"><strong>2. Redfin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/redfin-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"logo image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Redfin-1.png\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"logo_arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/html-tab-block-link-icon-v1.png\" alt=\"Logo-Link\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fourStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\"><abbr class=\"fourStar\">3.4<\/abbr>\/5<\/span> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\">1000+ reviews<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">DISCOUNT BROKERAGE<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: 1-2%<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udcb2Pricing<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u26a1 Highlights<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udea9 Deal Breakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\">Redfin charges a reduced commission with optional financing for home improvements. Here are the details:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Discounted Listing: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Redfin charges a minimum 2% discounted listing fee. This fee is further reduced to 1% if you also buy a home with a Redfin agent within 365 days. However, you are eligible for this percentage-based commission only if it exceeds their minimum fee requirement.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Redfin Concierge:<\/b> The Concierge Service prepares your home for the market with a customized plan. It costs 3% and includes staging, house cleaning, painting, and more hands-on services to ensure that your home is in top shape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Here are some advantages of choosing Redfin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Professional Marketing:<\/b> Professional photography and 3D walkthroughs are a part of Redfin&#8217;s standard listing. This enhances your home&#8217;s online presence.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Intuitive Tech: <\/strong>Redfin sellers get a personal real-time dashboard showing how many buyers are viewing their home and what actions the agent is taking to sell it. The Redfin app is also easy to use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Agent Assistance:<\/strong> Local agents know their market better and can help you secure a good deal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Here are some limitations we found with Redfin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Minimum Commission:<\/strong> Redfin charges a 2% commission if it exceeds their minimum fee requirement. The minimum fee ranges from $2,000 to $9,000, depending on the market.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Poor Service Quality:<\/strong> Redfin agents often handle a high volume of clients. This may limit personalized attention and reduce the range of services you receive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bad Customer Experiences:<\/strong> According to customer feed, Redfin agents are criticized for often being unreachable and unprofessional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Redfin has an average rating of <strong>\u00a03.4 out of 5 stars <\/strong>from 1000+ reviews on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/brands\/redfin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yelp<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check\u00a0<strong style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\"><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/redfin-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Redfin Reviews<\/a> <\/strong>for more comprehensive analysis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><p><strong style=\"font-weight: 600; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: 0.4px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\">\ud83d\udc49Our Take: <\/strong><span style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.4px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\">When you opt for Redfin, you can save on the 3% listing agent's commission. However, you will still have to pay a considerable amount of money for their 2% fee. Moreover, you will have to undertake a lot of the task yourself since you will be working with discount real estate agents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/redfin-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Redfin<\/a><\/strong> is one of the most popular discount brokers in the US, primarily known for its mobile app. The company gives you advanced tech support and full-service agents for a 1.5% commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes 18 days to list your property on the MLS via Redfin. On the other hand, Houzeo lists your property within 1-2 business days, saving valuable time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you choose Redfin, make sure to check out its reviews online. Most of the reviews complain about the agent&#8217;s inconsistent services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"SimpleShowing\"><strong>3. <strong>SimpleShowing<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simpleshowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"Simple Showing logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Simple-showing-logo.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"logo_arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/html-tab-block-link-icon-v1.png\" alt=\"Logo-Link\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\"><abbr class=\"fiveStar\">4.9<\/abbr>\/5<\/span> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\">110+ Reviews<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">LIMITED COVERAGE<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: 1% Commission<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udcb2Pricing<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u26a1 Highlights<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udea9Deal Breakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>SimpleShowing is a licensed full-service brokerage with just one package:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1% Listing Fee: <\/strong>This package provides full-service support from licensed agents who can assist you in your sale, right from listing to closing. You also get help with the paperwork for selling a house\u00a0and can schedule home tours online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Here\u2019s what stands out about SimpleShowing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Maximum Exposure: <\/b>Your home gets\u00a0listed on the MLS and various national websites, including Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, etc.<\/li>\n<li><b>No Upfront Costs: <\/b>You need not pay any fee to list your property. The 1% amount is deducted from the selling price after the sale is closed.<\/li>\n<li><b>End-to-End Agent Support: <\/b>SimpleShowing offers pre-listing consultation, ongoing support, and contract assistance throughout the selling process.<\/li>\n<li><b>Access to Professional Photographers: <\/b>You can use their professional photographers to get the best photos of your home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>SimpleShowing has the following downsides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High Listing Fees: <\/strong>You need to pay at least $5,000 as the listing fee, which is quite high, especially for a lower-priced home.<\/li>\n<li><b>Limited Agent Pool: <\/b>\u00a0You can&#8217;t switch agents if any issues arise with your assigned representative.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited Coverage: <\/strong>They offer their services only in Georgia, Florida, and Texas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>SimpleShowing has<strong> 4.9 out of 5<\/strong> stars on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=simple+showing&amp;oq=simple+showing+&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCggAEEUYFhgeGDkyBwgBEAAYgAQyCggCEAAYChgWGB4yCAgDEAAYFhgeMggIBBAAGBYYHjIICAUQABgWGB4yBggGEEUYPDIGCAcQRRg80gEIMjcyNWowajmoAgawAgHxBVUhl50Pt8UR&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x88f50478a0acfae9:0xbe2ab81522b2814b,1,,,,\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google<\/a> from over <strong>110<\/strong>+<strong> reviews<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><p>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<strong>Our Take: <\/strong>We recommend SimpleShowing to first-time home sellers for their their full-service support. However, their fees are on the higher side compared to some Flat Fee services that offer more tools at a lower cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\"><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.simpleshowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SimpleShowing&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong> brokerage services provide a top-notch customer experience. You can rely on their local agents for your real estate transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also charge $3,500 as their minimum fee. Only buyers who hire agents through SimpleShowing are eligible for a refund. The buyer&#8217;s rebate also requires the lender&#8217;s clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Prevu\"><strong>4. Prevu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/prevu-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"Prevu logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Prevu-logo.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"logo_arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/html-tab-block-link-icon-v1.png\" alt=\"Logo-Link\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-Stars.webp\" alt=\"5 Stars\" \/> <strong>5.0\/5.0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<em>(601 reviews)<\/em><img class=\"\\&lt;\/p\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">HIGHLY QUALIFIED AGENTS<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: 1.5% of sale price<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udcb2Pricing<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u26a1 Highlights<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udea9Deal Breakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Prevu is a full-service low commission brokerage based in New York that aims to change the old-school ways of the real estate market.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Listing Agent Commission- 1.5%:<\/strong> Prevu charges a lower commission of 1.5%. It offers a full-service package at a low commission rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Our Take:<\/strong> Prevu&#8217;s listing price is lower than traditional realtor commission, but it is still higher than other low-commission real estate companies.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\">\u00bb\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\"><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/prevu-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prevu Reviews<\/a>:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"> Read our review of Prevu Real Estate &amp; decide if it&#8217;s a good choice for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Prevu is a decent option when you are buying or selling a property.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Qualified Agents:<\/strong> Prevu&#8217;s qualified agents provide real estate services at low commissions.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Buyer&#8217;s Rebate:<\/strong> Buyers get a commission rebate of 2% of the purchase price.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Serve a High Volume:<\/strong> Prevu relies on its team to serve a high volume of clients to offer discounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>You should know about a few red flags that Prevu has. This can make your experience less satisfactory.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Additional Charges:<\/strong> Buyer&#8217;s agent commission is not included in Prevu&#8217;s listing fees. This commission is up to 2.5%-3 % of the sale price.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited Agents:<\/strong> Prevu&#8217;s team is small and its agents deal with higher volume. So you have limited options when it comes to selecting an agent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of Personalized Experience:<\/strong> Since Prevu&#8217;s team handle a higher volume, the agents won&#8217;t be able to provide personalized services.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\">Limited Coverage:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>Prevu<span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Real Estate serves\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">6 states<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0only- New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, California, Pennsylvania, and Washington.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Prevu has\u00a0<strong>5.0 out of 5 Stars\u00a0<\/strong>from 455 reviews on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=prevu+real+estate&amp;rlz=1C1CHBF_enIN1025IN1026&amp;oq=prevu+real&amp;aqs=chrome.0.0i512j69i57j0i512j0i22i30j0i390l2j69i60.5827j1j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8\">Google<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\">\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600;\">\u00bb <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\"><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/prevu-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prevu Reviews<\/a>:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Read our review of Prevu Real Estate &amp; decide if it&#8217;s a good choice for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\"><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/prevu-reviews\/\">Prevu<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;provides seller&#8217;s real estate services at a low commission rate. It also offers one of the most significant commission rebates for buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prevu has a small team of agents who deal with a higher volume of clients. This limits the options of selecting an agent you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"IdealAgent\"><strong>5. Ideal Agent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/ideal-agent-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"logo image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IdealAgent-logo-800-400.png\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"logo_arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/html-tab-block-link-icon-v1.png\" alt=\"Logo-Link\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\"><abbr class=\"fiveStar\">4.9<\/abbr>\/5<\/span> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\">6,350+ Reviews<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">Agent Matching Service<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: 2% of Sale Price<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udcb2 Pricing <span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u26a1 Highlights<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udea9 Deal Breakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Ideal Agent is an agent matching company. It offers a single listing package for sellers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2% Commission:<\/strong> Ideal Agent charges a 2% commission to the listing agent, which is lower than traditional rates (typically 2.5 &#8211; 3%). On an average home price of $400,000, you will be charged $8,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Ideal Agent stands out with several attractive offerings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Top Agents:<\/strong> The platform only works with experienced agents from major brokerages like Keller Williams Realty and RE\/MAX.<\/li>\n<li><strong>National Network:<\/strong> Coverage extends across the U.S., making it a versatile option for sellers nationwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>It\u2019s important to be aware of these potential drawbacks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Limited Savings:<\/strong> Despite the reduced listing commission, the total commission cost isn\u2019t drastically different from standard agents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agent Pool:<\/strong> In less populated areas there may be fewer agents to choose from, limiting flexibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-691da06c-7fff-1755-9d6f-5312b7a584d7\">Ideal Agent has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/idealagent.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trustpilot<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-691da06c-7fff-1755-9d6f-5312b7a584d7\"><\/span>\u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/ideal-agent-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ideal Agent Reviews<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Does Ideal Agent benefit you in the 2024 market?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><p>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<strong>Our Take:\u00a0<\/strong>The 2% listing fee is competitive, however, the buyer\u2019s agent still gets a 2.5 - 3% commission, bringing the total commission to around 4.5 - 5%. The savings are notable but not as significant as flat-fee brokers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/ideal-agent-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ideal Agent<\/a><\/strong> is an agent matching service that connects sellers and buyers to expert agents. They claim to offer the best agents from the top 1% of sales contributors in the local markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you choose Ideal Agent, check out its reviews online. Customers often complain about paying more than advertised and inconsistent agent services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"How-2-work\"><strong>How Does a 5% Real Estate Commission Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies that provide a 5% real estate commission offer listing fee reductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a traditional real estate transaction, you will generally pay up to 6% real estate agent commission. This commission is shared in half between your&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/listing-agent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">listing agent<\/a>&nbsp;and the buyer\u2019s agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, the discount is on the listing fee. Therefore, instead of 6%, your listing agent will list your home for a pre-negotiated fee of 5%. The reduced fee can easily save you thousands in commissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Savings\"><strong>How Much Can You Save With a 5% Commission Realtor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it may seem like a small fraction, 5% commissions can help you save thousands! Your total savings depend on the listing price of the house.&nbsp;Higher sale price = greater savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the table showing how much you will save working with a 5% real estate company:<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_311911\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_1\" data-footable_id=\"311911\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"3% Commission Savings\"            id=\"footable_311911\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_3440151635_311911\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_311911 ninja_table_unique_id_3440151635_311911 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table selectable striped vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_3 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_selling_price \">Selling Price<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_2_realtor_commission \">5% Realtor Commission<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_6_realtor_commission \">6% Realtor Commission<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_total_savings \">Total Savings<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"11003\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_11003\">\n            <td>$250,000<\/td><td>$12,500<\/td><td>$15,000<\/td><td>$2,500<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"11004\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_11004\">\n            <td>$500,000<\/td><td>$25,000<\/td><td>$30,000<\/td><td>$5,000<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"11005\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_11005\">\n            <td>$750,000<\/td><td>$37,500<\/td><td>$45,000<\/td><td>$7,500<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"notes-text\"><em>*Calculated using a 3% buyer&#8217;s agent commission<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"who-should\"><strong>Who Should Opt for a 5% Commission Realtor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sellers who prioritize savings should consider <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/low-commission-real-estate-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">low-commission real estate agents<\/a>. They usually provide a similar level of services as conventional Realtors but at a discounted rate. This could mean BIG savings. However, it may not necessarily be true. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"check-minus-content-list margin-top-15\" style=\"background-color: #dff0ff; padding:15px; margin-left:-5px;\"> <h4><strong>\ud83d\udccc Low commission rates do not always lead to greater discounts.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<br>\n<p style=\"padding-left:35px !important;\">The average commission rate varies nationwide and certain states charge hefty minimum fees. Thus it&#8217;s essential to look into the various charges applicable in your state before selecting a real estate agent.<\/p>\n<br>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Choosing\"><strong>How to Choose a 5% Commission REALTOR?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the factors to consider while choosing a 5% commission Realtor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Most 5% real estate companies charge minimum fees as part of the commission. Research 5% commission realtors in your area to know how much you would shell out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology: <\/strong>Choose a 5% company with cutting-edge technology that can provide you with a digital dashboard to manage your transactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quality of Services: <\/strong>Interview multiple real estate agents from different companies to understand who offers the best services. You can also read agent reviews online on platforms like <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zillow<\/a> and <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Realtor.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Why-Agree\"><strong>Why Would an Agent Agree to 5% Commission?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some reasons why agents work at a 5% fee:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s a Hot Seller&#8217;s Market: <\/strong>In a seller&#8217;s market, the commission rates tend to drop slightly. A low supply of inventory leads to greater competition for listings. This forces agents to reduce their commission rates to get more listings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Agents Lack Experience: <\/strong>Beginner agents with no solid sales history might agree to lower rates. This helps them attract more home sellers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Agents Deal in Luxury Properties: <\/strong>Luxury real estate agents make tens of thousands even at low commission rates. For example, a 5 percent commission agent will earn $50,000 for a property sold at $1 million.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\">Also, most traditional Realtors are open to <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-to-negotiate-real-estate-commission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">negotiating their rates<\/a>. Thus you don&#8217;t necessarily have to compromise on the quality of the services while saving a lot of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Risks\"><strong>Risks of Using a 5% Commission<\/strong> <strong>Realtor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Low Quality Services: <\/strong>Most 5% commission Realtors work with <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/real-estate-brokers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">broker franchises<\/a>. The service quality you receive will highly depend on your choice of franchise. There\u2019s no guarantee of good quality service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lack of Personalised Service: <\/strong>During our research, we came across customer complaints about a lack of availability of agents. This is generally because low-commission agents have to handle multiple sellers at once. This leaves them with less time to devote to each client.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum Fees\/Hidden Charges: <\/strong>Some <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/best-real-estate-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">real estate companies<\/a> charge minimum fees as part of the real estate agent&#8217;s commission. You might have to pay more than the advertised 5% commission rate at closing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Alternatives\"><strong>Alternatives to 5% Commission Realtors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flat Fee MLS: <\/strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/flat-fee-mls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flat Fee MLS<\/a> companies charge a standard rate to list your home on multiple listing services (MLS), an online database of homes in your region. The fees are usually set between $179-$399.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hire a Discount Real Estate Broker:<\/strong> <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/discount-real-estate-brokers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discount real estate brokers<\/a> offer all the services of a traditional broker for a discounted commission. Typically, discount brokers will charge between 0.5% to 3% commission to list and sell your home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negotiate with your Agent:<\/strong> Negotiating with the agent is always on the table. Standard 2.5% &#8211; 3% rates are not that different from 5% commission. Therefore, negotiate with your local agent to get a discounted rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sell to an iBuyer:<\/strong> Many iBuyers, like Opendoor and Offerpad, purchase hundreds of homes across U.S. markets. iBuyers can be a great option if you\u2019re wondering how to sell your house fast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sell to Cash Home Buyers:<\/strong> Individual cash home buyers and <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/we-buy-houses-for-cash-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">companies that buy houses for cash<\/a> in the U.S. make all-cash offers, usually within 24 to 48 hours. Cash buyers let you skip the hassle of listing on the MLS, inspection, appraisal, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\"><strong>Calculate Your Savings: Traditional Agent vs. 5% Commission Realtor vs. Houzeo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"calculatorMainWrap houzeoIdealCalc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<form action=\"\" class=\"calculatorForm\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"topTagText\"><span>New!<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoIdealTitle\">Calculate Your Savings!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"salePrice\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"saleCalculate\" type=\"button\">Calculate<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inputBox\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houinputBoxDollar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/newBlog\/dollar-vector.svg\" alt=\"dollar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input id=\"number-separator\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter Your Home Sale Price\"  oninput=\"formatNumber(this)\" value=\"500000\" min =\"10000\" step=\"10000\" class=\"homePrice number-separator\"   \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"errorMsg\">Please enter your home price<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapAgent\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"agentList\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"listingFeeText\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"listingFeeSpanText\">Listing Fee<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"listingFeeSpanText\">Flat Fee<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"listingFeeSpanText\">Percent<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Traditional-Agent.webp\" alt=\"Traditional Agent\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$<abbr class=\"tac\">0<\/abbr><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><abbr class=\"tacp\">3<\/abbr>%<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IdealAgent_Logo.webp\" alt=\"idealagent\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$<abbr class=\"iac\">0<\/abbr><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><abbr class=\"iacp\">2<\/abbr>%<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/newBlog\/hou-logo.svg\" alt=\"Traditional Agent\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>$<abbr class=\"hc\">349<\/abbr><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><abbr class=\"hcp\"><\/abbr>%<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"savingContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/ql-v4\/dollarBag.gif\" class=\"dollarBagImage\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"saveMainContent\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"savingsTitleText colorBlue\">Your savings via Houzeo<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"saveStrong\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong class=\"colorBlue saveAmount  dsfd\">$<span id=\"saveAmountTA\"><\/span><\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"savesYouText\">Houzeo saves you $<span id=\"saveAmountIA\">9,705<\/span> more than <span \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"savingHigh\" data-comp1-name=\"Traditional Agent\" data-comp2-name=\"Ideal Agent\">Ideal Agent<\/span>!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"listingNowBtn\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Start Your Free Houzeo Listing Now <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/images\/blogSideBar\/rightArrow.webp\" alt=\"Arrow Icon\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t\t\tlet inputTab = document.querySelector(\"#number-separator\");\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tfunction completeCalculation() {\n\t\t\t\t\t\terrorMsg();\n\t\t\t\t\t\tif (inputTab.value == \"\") {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.querySelector(\".inputBox .errorMsg\").innerHTML = \"Please enter a valid home price\";\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.querySelector(\"#saveAmountTA\").innerHTML = 0;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.querySelector(\"#saveAmountIA\").innerHTML = 0;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tlet x = inputTab.value;\n\t\t\t\t\t\tlet y = x.replace(\/\\,\/g, \"\");\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tif (isNaN(y)) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.querySelector(\".inputBox .errorMsg\").style.display = \"block\";\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.querySelector(\".inputBox .errorMsg\").innerHTML = \"Please enter a valid home price\";\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlet houseValue = parseInt(y);\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get flat fees and percentages from DOM\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlet tacFlat = parseFloat(document.querySelector(\".tac\").innerHTML.replace(\/[^0-9.]\/g, \"\")) || 0;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlet tacPercent = parseFloat(document.querySelector(\".tacp\").innerHTML.replace(\/[^0-9.]\/g, \"\")) || 0;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlet iacFlat = parseFloat(document.querySelector(\".iac\").innerHTML.replace(\/[^0-9.]\/g, \"\")) || 0;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlet iacPercent = parseFloat(document.querySelector(\".iacp\").innerHTML.replace(\/[^0-9.]\/g, \"\")) || 0;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlet hcFlat = parseFloat(document.querySelector(\".hc\").innerHTML.replace(\/[^0-9.]\/g, \"\")) || 0;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlet hcPercent = parseFloat(document.querySelector(\".hcp\").innerHTML.replace(\/[^0-9.]\/g, \"\")) || 0;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Calculate total agent costs\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlet tac = tacFlat + (houseValue * tacPercent \/ 100);\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlet iac = iacFlat + (houseValue * iacPercent \/ 100);\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlet hc = hcFlat + (houseValue * hcPercent \/ 100);\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Calculate savings\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlet savingAmountTAC = Math.round(tac - hc);\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlet savingAmountIAC = Math.round(iac - hc);\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Output formatted savings\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlet savingHighSpan = document.querySelector(\"#savingHigh\");\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlet comp1Name = savingHighSpan.getAttribute(\"data-comp1-name\");\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlet comp2Name = savingHighSpan.getAttribute(\"data-comp2-name\");\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (savingAmountTAC >= savingAmountIAC) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.querySelector(\"#saveAmountTA\").innerHTML = savingAmountTAC.toLocaleString(\"en\", { useGrouping: true });\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.querySelector(\"#saveAmountIA\").innerHTML = savingAmountIAC.toLocaleString(\"en\", { useGrouping: true });\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsavingHighSpan.innerText = comp2Name; \/\/ Smaller value company\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.querySelector(\"#saveAmountTA\").innerHTML = savingAmountIAC.toLocaleString(\"en\", { useGrouping: true });\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.querySelector(\"#saveAmountIA\").innerHTML = savingAmountTAC.toLocaleString(\"en\", { useGrouping: true });\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsavingHighSpan.innerText = comp1Name; \/\/ Smaller value company\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Format input\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlet temp = document.getElementById(\"number-separator\").value;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (temp && \/^[0-9.,]+$\/.test(temp)) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttemp = parseInt(temp.replaceAll(\",\", \"\")).toFixed(2).replace(\/(\\d)(?=(\\d{3})+\\.)\/g, \"$1,\");\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"number-separator\").value = temp.replace(\".00\", \"\");\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"number-separator\").value = \"\";\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"number-separator\").addEventListener(\"keydown\", function(event) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\tif (event.key === \"Enter\") {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tevent.preventDefault(); \/\/ Prevent form submission\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tconst calculateButton = document.querySelector(\".saleCalculate\");\n\t\t\t\t\tcalculateButton.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n\t\t\t\t\t   \n\t\t\t\t\t\tcompleteCalculation();\n\t\t\t\t\t});\n\n\t\t\t\t\tfunction errorMsg() {\n\t\t\t\t\t\tif (inputTab.value < 10000) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.querySelector(\".inputBox .errorMsg\").style.display = \"block\";\n\t\t\t\t\t\t} else { \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.querySelector(\".inputBox .errorMsg\").style.display = \"none\";\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\tsetTimeout(function() {\n\t\t\t\t\t\tcompleteCalculation();\n\t\t\t\t\t}, 1000);\n\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"FinalWord\"><strong>Final Word<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s market, several Realtors offer services at discounted rates. Research the different companies before selecting a 5% commission Realtor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per research, Houzeo is the top low-commission company. <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Houzeo<\/strong><\/a> outperforms its competitors in all parameters &#8211; from technology to customer rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"block-bdea5a8b-0d7e-42fe-bd30-1c9995a42853\"><strong>Eager to Know How Houzeo Works?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-a5d7c72d-9556-4cdf-9d43-b593a700fd01\">We&#8217;ve got you covered. Check out the following video to understand how Houzeo works and why it is one of the best <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/for-sale-by-owner-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For Sale By Owner websites<\/a> in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"What is Houzeo? | America&#039;s # 1 Home Buying and Selling Platform\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qeO8j2UHSLI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-28\"><strong>\u00bb NEED MORE CLARITY?&nbsp;<\/strong>Read these exclusive&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.proptechreviews.org\/houzeo-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houzeo reviews<\/a>&nbsp;and learn why it is one of the&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/for-sale-by-owner-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best website For Sale By Owner<\/a>&nbsp;in America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"FAQ\"><strong>FAQs <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap wp-faq-schema-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is a 5% commission realtor?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A 5% realtor lists your home for 3% of the final listing price of your home. This is generally exclusive of the buyer's agent charges which are 2.5%-3%, so your total will be around 5.5%, giving you almost 0.5% in <a href=\"#Savings\">savings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the average realtor commission?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Traditional realtors usually charge an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-percentage-do-realtors-make\/\" target=\"_blank\">average realtor commission<\/a> of 2.5%-3% of the final home listing price for both the buyer and the seller's side. This means you will end up paying up to 6% in total <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/average-real-estate-agent-commission\/\" target=\"_blank\">real estate commissions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIs 5% a good commission?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A 5% real estate commission is a good option for home sellers keen on saving big, although some 5% commission realtors might not provide full package services as a traditional realtor. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWho pays Realtor fees?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is standard practice for the SELLER to pay the Realtor fees of both the listing agent and the buyer's agent.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIs a 5% real estate commission fair?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Several realtors in the market offer full services at discounted rates instead of the conventional fees, so it is fair to charge 5% real estate commission.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\"><strong>Also Read<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-percentage-do-realtors-make\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>What Percentage Do Realtors Make<\/strong><\/a><strong>?<\/strong>&nbsp;Find out how much you pay your real estate agent as a buyer\/seller.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\"><em>Related<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\"><em>5 percent commission realtor, 5 percent<\/em>, <em>5 realtor commission, 5 realty<\/em>,<em> 5 commission realtor<\/em>, <em>5 percent realtors, 5 commission real estate agents, 5 real estate agents, 5 realtor, realtor 5 commission, 5 percent real estate agent, 5 realtors<\/em>, <em>5 percent realty<\/em>,<em> 5 real estate commission company, 5 buyers agent fee<\/em>, <em>sell your home for 5 commission, percent real estate agents make<\/em>,<em> 5 commission realtors<\/em>, <em>realtor 5 percent commission, 5 commission realtor near me, 5 percent listing fee<\/em>,<em> real estate commission on 1 million<\/em>, <em>real estate commission on 2 million<\/em>, <em>real estate agent 3 commission, commission for real estate agents<\/em>, <em>5 percent real estate commissions<\/em>, <em>commission for realtors<\/em>,<em> 5 realtors near me<\/em>, <em>best realtor near me, good realtors near me<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><em>Related<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\"><em>realtors that charge 5 percent, sell your house for 5 commission, real estate 5 commission, how to save on realtor commission<\/em>, <em>4.5 real estate commission<\/em>, <em>4.5 commission real estate<\/em>,<em> 5 commission on sale of property, commission rates for realtors<\/em>, <em>what is a fair realtor commission, how much is real estate commission<\/em>, <em>real estate agents commission<\/em>, <em>what is realtor commission on 1 million, realtor companies<\/em>,<em> how much do realtors charge<\/em>, <em>sell your house for 5 commission, percent realtors make, how much do real estate agents charge, housezo, houszeo, houzzeo, hozeo<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"new-excerpt\"><p class=\"small-desc\">A 5% commission realtor will list your home for 5% of the total selling price of your house, helping you save...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"reading_date\"><span class=\"readtime\">9 mins read<\/span><span class=\"date\">May 21, 2026<\/span><\/div>","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":259041,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-311858","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Is a 5% Real Estate Commission? 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