{"id":52763,"date":"2025-01-16T16:11:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T00:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=52763"},"modified":"2025-01-16T16:11:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T00:11:32","slug":"how-do-realtors-get-paid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-do-realtors-get-paid\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Realtors Get Paid? (See What\u2019s Changed)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two initial questions home sellers ask are \u201cHow much will my home sell for?<\/a>\u201d and \u201cHow much will it cost me to sell?<\/a>\u201d But a third query often arises: “How do Realtors get paid?”<\/p>\n

Agent commissions can be a touchy subject, but the rules have changed, and the shift is in your favor as a seller. Following a landmark court settlement<\/a>, sellers are no longer automatically expected to pay both the listing agent and buyer\u2019s agent Realtor fees<\/a>, which combined were traditionally 5%- 6% of the home\u2019s sale price.<\/p>\n

This post will break down how Realtors earn their income, explain what\u2019s changed, and offer examples to help you understand your options in today\u2019s evolving housing market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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How do Realtors get paid?<\/h2>\n

Realtors earn their income through commissions<\/a> \u2014 a percentage of the final sale price of the home. This commission is typically split between the listing agent and the buyer\u2019s agent. Historically, the total commission ranged from 5%-6% of the sale price. For example:<\/p>\n