{"id":36059,"date":"2023-05-25T09:40:02","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T16:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=36059"},"modified":"2026-11-06T18:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T02:58:49","slug":"average-real-estate-commission-rate-north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/average-real-estate-commission-rate-north-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Average North Carolina Real Estate Commission Rate?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most real estate agents in North Carolina get paid through commissions. Commissions are typically calculated as a percentage of a property\u2019s sale price, though some brokerages will charge a flat fee. The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/real-estate-agent-commissions\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average combined agent commission<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rate nationwide is 5.8% of the home sale price, according to HomeLight\u2019s real estate transaction data of thousands of home sales each year. This combined rate covers both sides of the transaction. Now, how does that compare to the average real estate commission rate in North Carolina?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll help you determine how much commission you might pay on your North Carolina home sale, and what options are available to earn the highest proceeds possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"geo-cta widget-cta widget-cta--content     widget-cta--dark widget-cta--dark-blue-gradient\">\n    <div class=\"widget-element--content\">\n        <div class=\"widget-element--content-header\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"homelight logo\" class=\"widget-element--logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\" width=\"106\" height=\"25\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"cta-headline widget--bold\">Find a North Carolina Agent 100% Worth Their Commission<\/h3>\n                        <p>HomeLight can connect you with a top-performing, trusted agent in your North Carolina market. We analyze over 27 million transactions and thousands of reviews to determine which agent is best for you based on your needs.<\/p>\n        \n                <div class=\"widget-element--buttons\">\n            <a data-type=\"In Content CTA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/find-agent\/quiz\/seller?#\/qaas=0\/\" class=\"cta-click-track widget-element--button\">Get Started<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"section--1\" data-toc-header=\"What&apos;s the average real estate commission in North Carolina?\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>What&#8217;s the average real estate commission in North Carolina?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Christi Hill, a top North Carolina real estate agent with nearly two decades of experience, you can expect to pay between 2.5%-6% in agent commissions when selling a home in the Tar Heel State, with some variation based on location and on whether you choose to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/do-sellers-pay-buyers-agent-commission\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cover the buyer\u2019s agent commission<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/real-estate-commission-changes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that took effect in August 2024 separated negotiations over listing-agent and buyer-agent compensation. Buyers typically agree to their agent&#8217;s fee in a written agreement, but sellers can still offer to cover some or all of that expense. All commissions remain negotiable, and sellers are not required to pay the buyer&#8217;s agent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a property worth the current statewide median home sale price of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncrealtors.org\/resources\/news-data\/market-data\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$370,000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, commission costs could range from $9,250 to $22,200.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hill says North Carolina\u2019s real estate commission is in line with the national average. Exactly what you pay depends on your location and what you\u2019re asking your agent to do.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a breakdown of how much you might pay in real estate commissions based on what a typical home sells for in six of the largest cities in North Carolina, assuming each agent receives a 2.5% commission:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>North Carolina city\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Median home price<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Typical combined commission at 5%<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Listing agent commission at 2.5%<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Buyer\u2019s agent commission at 2.5%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/charlotte-nc\/real-estate-agent-commissions#agents-commission-calculator\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charlotte<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$471,910<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$23,595.50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$11,797.75<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$11,797.75<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/raleigh-nc\/real-estate-agent-commissions#agents-commission-calculator\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raleigh<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$527,840<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$26,392<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$13,196<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$13,196<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/greensboro-nc\/real-estate-agent-commissions#agents-commission-calculator\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greensboro<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$316,460<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15,823<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$7,911.50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$7,911.50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/durham-nc\/real-estate-agent-commissions#agents-commission-calculator\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durham<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$445,390<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$22,269.50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$11,134.75<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$11,134.75<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/winston-salem-nc\/real-estate-agent-commissions#agents-commission-calculator\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winston-Salem<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$302,120<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15,106<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$7,553<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$7,553<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/fayetteville-nc\/real-estate-agent-commissions#agents-commission-calculator\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fayetteville<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$229,340<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$11,467<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5,733.50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5,733.50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median home price source: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/research-and-statistics\/housing-statistics\/county-median-home-prices-and-monthly-mortgage-payment\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Association of Realtors<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>HomeLight gathers agent commission data from cities throughout the U.S. To see if we have commission rates for your city, try our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/real-estate-agent-commissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agent Commissions Calculator<\/a>. You might also be interested in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/home-value-estimator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Value Estimator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Still curious about commission rates in North Carolina? Here are the answers to common questions about real estate agent commissions:<\/p>\n<div id=\"section--2\" data-toc-header=\"Who pays real estate commission fees?\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>Who pays real estate commission fees?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally, the commission was paid by the home seller, and the seller\u2019s agent would then split the commission with the buyer\u2019s agent. Following a change in commission rules in 2024, the seller is now responsible for the listing agent\u2019s commission, while the buyer covers the buyer\u2019s agent fee. The buyer typically negotiates their own agent&#8217;s compensation, but who ultimately funds it depends on the agreements and transaction terms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The seller can also choose to cover both commissions. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/real-estate-top-agent-insights-for-q2-2026\/\">recent HomeLight Top Agent Insights report<\/a>, 57% of agents say that sellers covering the buyer&#8217;s agent fee is the most common seller concession that helps push the sale to the finish line.<\/p>\n<p>The listing agent\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-buyers-agents-real-estate-commissions\/\">commission<\/a> will typically be paid from the sale proceeds, so that\u2019s why having an experienced real estate agent who gets you a strong offer is so important.<\/p>\n<p>Hill explains that the commission is agreed upon when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/listing-agreement\/\">listing agreement<\/a> is created. She says your real estate agent should be as upfront and transparent as possible, not only about the commission fee but also about what they will be doing in return for you and your home.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTransparency is what we\u2019re about,\u201d Hill says. \u201cSo everything is talked about with the homeowners. Numbers are disclosed, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/sellers-net-sheet\/\">net sheets<\/a> are provided so everyone is aware of what is being charged ahead of time.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>When is the commission paid?<\/h3>\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-is-a-real-estate-commission\/\"> real estate commission<\/a> will automatically be deducted from the sale proceeds at the time of closing. Until then, you won\u2019t owe any money to the real estate agent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe don\u2019t get paid until we actually perform our duties, and that is when the homeowner sells their home,\u201d Hill says. \u201cSo the real estate commission or any other fee that is owed is settled at the closing table. We get paid when everyone else gets paid.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re curious about how much you might make on your home sale after paying commissions and other selling costs, try our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/net-proceeds-calculator\">Net Proceeds Calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"section--3\" data-toc-header=\"Does the agent get to keep the full commission?\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the average North Carolina real estate commission rate and how much you might pay a Realtor to sell your house. 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