In a typical real estate transaction, the buyer's agent and the listing agent split the total commission evenly. This means that both agents usually earn 2.5% - 3% when they help a client successfully sell or buy a home. The full commission typically doesn't go directly into the agent's pocket.

The buyer’s agent’s fees are usually pre-determined by the seller and are included in the listing agreement. The industry average commission for a buyer’s agent is 2.5%-3% of the final selling price. However, the amount the buyer’s agent gets depends on how their broker compensates them.