FSBOS WANT TO KNOW
How Much Commission Do Buyer's Agents Get Paid?
FSBOs & Buyer's Agents
FSBOs use entry only MLS listing to list by owner on the MLS without a Realtor to avoid paying a listing broker commission, but what about the Buyer’s Agent?
There’s ambiguity here for the average FSBO, FSBOs just don’t know what to offer.
HOW BUYER’S AGENTS GET PAID
In "traditional" full-commission real estate transactions, there’s a total amount of real estate agent commission decided upon when a listing agreement is signed, and that commission is split evenly between the listing broker and the Buyer’s Agent.
first-of-its-kind Buyer's Agent commission report
Access to real estate agent commission data, not available in public records, help FSBOs optimize MLS listings to maximize price and reduce commission.
WHAT’S INCLUDED in our exclusive report
- Quick and easy primer on how real estate commission works
- Detailed analysis of the most popular Buyer's Agent commission for single-family and condominium sales
- Answer to the question, "Will I sell faster if I offer more commission?"
- Answer to the question, "Will I sell for more money if I offer more commission?"
- Clear data-driven guidance on the best commission to offer Buyer's Agents
- Detailed view of the differences between full commission sales and flat fee MLS entry only listings FSBOs utilize
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FSBOs Pay Buyer’s Agent Commission
In looking at buyer’s agent commission paid on both single family homes and condos sold in Massachusetts, what we saw is there’s a sweet spot of 2% or 2.5% earned by buyer’s agents. Our study revealed that a majority of the time, one specific buyer’s agent commission is offered in Massachusetts. Interesting for FSBOs is that the commission they offer buyer’s agents differs slightly from the overall market. While there are sellers interested in offering a buyer’s agent commission of less than 2%, this only happens .24% of the time in our research.
Complete Buyer’s Agent Commission Report
The complete first-of-its-kind buyer’s agent commission study is available as part of our entry only MLS listing packages or sold separately. Entry Only New England is the most advanced and professional entry only MLS platform in Massachusetts. Access to the in-depth information in our full buyer’s agent commission report complements other features of our flat fee MLS realty service. Visit our FSBO FAQ for more information on advertising in the MLS by owner.