{"id":160950,"date":"2024-02-12T10:10:29","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T10:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-agent-commission-buyer-or-seller\/"},"modified":"2024-02-12T10:10:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T10:10:29","slug":"who-pays-agent-commission-buyer-or-seller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-agent-commission-buyer-or-seller\/","title":{"rendered":"Who pays agent commission; buyer or seller?"},"content":{"rendered":"

One common question that arises in the real estate industry is who bears the responsibility of paying the agent commission. As with many aspects of real estate transactions, the answer is not black and white. The traditional practice, however, leans towards one party taking on this financial burden.<\/p>\n

Who pays agent commission; buyer or seller?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The answer to this question is straightforward: in a typical real estate transaction, the seller pays the agent commission<\/strong>. This is based on the customary practice in most areas. When listing a property for sale, the seller agrees to pay a certain percentage of the sale price as commission to both the listing agent (the agent representing the seller) and the buyer’s agent (the agent representing the buyer).<\/p>\n

While the seller pays the commission, it\u2019s important to understand that ultimately it is the buyer’s money that covers it. This is because the funds used to purchase the property come from the buyer, who factors the commission into their offer. So, while the seller writes the commission check, it is essentially deducted from the proceeds they receive from the buyer.<\/p>\n

Now that we have addressed the main question, let’s delve into some frequently asked questions related to agent commission:<\/p>\n

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