{"id":67516,"date":"2026-02-13T08:05:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=67516"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:13:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T21:13:09","slug":"who-pays-realtor-fees-in-ohio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/who-pays-realtor-fees-in-ohio\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Pays Realtor Fees in Ohio?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re preparing to sell a home in the Buckeye State, you\u2019re likely reviewing recent sale prices in your neighborhood<\/a> and estimating potential proceeds at closing. If it\u2019s your first home sale \u2014 or your first in a while \u2014 you may also be asking: Who pays Realtor fees in Ohio?<\/p>\n

This question has become even more common since a major National Association of Realtors (NAR) court settlement<\/a> changed how real estate agent compensation is communicated and negotiated nationwide. Beginning in August 2024<\/a>, sellers are no longer presumed to cover the buyer\u2019s agent commission, a shift from long-standing industry practice.<\/p>\n

So what does this mean for Ohio home sellers today? In this guide, we\u2019ll explain who typically pays Realtor fees in Ohio, how commissions are working in the current housing market, and when covering a buyer\u2019s agent fee may still make financial sense. You\u2019ll also find an Ohio agent commission calculator to help you estimate potential costs.<\/p>\n

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Who pays Realtor fees in Ohio?<\/h2>\n

Following the NAR settlement<\/a>, some industry observers predicted homebuyers would feel pressured to pay their own Realtor fees, rerouting commission expenses away from sellers. However, this shift hasn\u2019t materialized at scale \u2014 in Ohio or anywhere in the country. According to a nationwide HomeLight survey<\/a>, 92% of top agents report that sellers are still paying their buyer\u2019s agent commission.<\/p>\n

Why do most sellers continue covering the buyer\u2019s Realtor fees?<\/p>\n