In a typical home sale, the seller typically pays all realtor fees, also called real estate agent commissions. These fees typically range from 5% to 6% of the home’s sale price. For example, selling a $500,000 home at a 5.5% total commission would result in $27,500 in realtor fees.

REALTOR® fees are typically paid by the seller at closing. If the seller chooses not to work with an agent and offers their home for sale by owner (FSBO), they may be asked to pay the buyers’ agent’s fees. If they agree and the sale is completed, the seller will pay those fees at closing.