How much money can a home seller save when agents compete?
Listing commission is negotiable, so savings depend on the proposals you receive. As an illustration, reducing a 2.7% listing fee to 1.6% on a $450,000 home would keep about $4,950 with the seller. Compare net proceeds, marketing, staging, comparable sales, and projected price—not the fee alone.
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Every proposal also includes the agent’s projected sale price with comparable sales in writing — ten expert opinions on your number before you commit to anyone.
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