What is the average percent charged to sell a home by a realestate?

Answer 1

Realtors typically charge around 6% between commission and fees for selling a home. That amount is typically split roughly in half between listing broker & selling broker. Some custom services may be available for a greater or lower percent in your region, depending on the scope of work and market conditions.

Answer 2

It depends on the area that you are located in and the current market conditions. I am a real estate agent in Cape May County, NJ. We are currently in a buyer's market with a large inventory of houses for sale. Average days on the market is 408, and the inventory has only turned over 68% since last year. It takes extensive marketing and networking to sell a property in this market, so the standard commission to the seller is 6%. 3% is given to the buyer's agent, and 3% is the seller's [listing] agents cut. If the market continues to worsen, I would not be surprised to start seeing the commissions increase to 8%. This is in contrast to two years ago where properties were selling in less than 40 days. All it took was a yard sign and minimal marketing and networking to sell a home. The percentage then was often 4% - sometimes even less. Interview at least 3 agents in your area. Remember that the higher the commission, the more attention your property will receive from buyers agents.

Answer 3

It varies from location to location.