{"id":15033,"date":"2023-11-26T09:21:10","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T14:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/listwithclever.com\/buyers-agent-fee\/"},"modified":"2023-11-26T21:21:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T02:21:22","slug":"buyers-agent-fee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/listwithclever.com\/real-estate-blog\/buyers-agent-fee\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Buyer's Agent Fee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The buyer\u2019s agent fee is the commission that a real estate agent earns for finding and securing a home for a buyer. Usually it\u2019s half of the total commission that a seller is offering, or 3% of the sale price.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The seller compensates the buyer\u2019s agent from the proceeds of the sale, so the buyer is not on the hook for a payment. <\/strong>We surveyed agents and found that less than 1 out of 100 had a buyer pay their commission in the past. The rare exception is when a seller refuses to pay the full commission.<\/p>\n<p>A buyer's agent takes a buyer through the search, offer, and closing process for a home. At closing, the commission checks are deducted from the proceeds of the home and paid to the agents.<\/p>\n<p>Some agents and real estate companies offer buyer rebates or cash back as a way to attract buyers. Semya-Moya, for example, will match you with a top local buyer's agent and you could qualify for cash back.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"zipShortcodeContainer\">\n        <h3>\ud83d\udcb0Find a top agent &amp; earn cash back<\/h3>\n        <p>Find a top local agent from a trusted brand like Keller Williams or RE\/MAX. Earn cash back when you buy your dream home.<\/p>\n        <form name=\"Find A Top Rated Agent Near You!\" class=\"zipFormSmall zipForm\" onsubmit=\"startFunnel(event, zipClientNumber)\">\n    <div class=\"zipInputContainerSmall\">\n        <div class=\"zipInputWrapSmall\">\n            <div role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enter your zip code\" class=\"zipInputFieldSmall\">\n                <input inputmode=\"numeric\" class=\"zipInput\" id=\"zipCode-5z2ed31cj\" maxlength=\"5\" aria-label=\"Enter your zip code\" alt=\"Enter your zip code\" placeholder=\"Enter your zip code\" type=\"text\" value=\"\">\n                <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\"  viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path class=\"zipInputIcon\" d=\"M18.364 17.3639L12 23.7279L5.636 17.3639C4.37734 16.1052 3.52019 14.5016 3.17293 12.7558C2.82567 11.0099 3.00391 9.20035 3.6851 7.55582C4.36629 5.91129 5.51984 4.50569 6.99988 3.51677C8.47992 2.52784 10.22 2 12 2C13.78 2 15.5201 2.52784 17.0001 3.51677C18.4802 4.50569 19.6337 5.91129 20.3149 7.55582C20.9961 9.20035 21.1743 11.0099 20.8271 12.7558C20.4798 14.5016 19.6227 16.1052 18.364 17.3639ZM12 12.9999C12.5304 12.9999 13.0391 12.7892 13.4142 12.4141C13.7893 12.0391 14 11.5304 14 10.9999C14 10.4695 13.7893 9.96078 13.4142 9.58571C13.0391 9.21064 12.5304 8.99992 12 8.99992C11.4696 8.99992 10.9609 9.21064 10.5858 9.58571C10.2107 9.96078 10 10.4695 10 10.9999C10 11.5304 10.2107 12.0391 10.5858 12.4141C10.9609 12.7892 11.4696 12.9999 12 12.9999Z\" fill=\"#A7C0DB\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div><button type=\"submit\" class=\"zipInputButton\" msftrigger=\"inline_modal\" msftriggerid=\"\">View Agents<\/button><\/div><\/div>\n<\/form>\n    <\/div>\n<h2><strong>Changes to buyer's agent commission may be coming<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2023\/11\/05\/homes\/nar-verdict-real-estate-commission-fee\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">November 2023 lawsuit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Homeservices of America, and Keller Williams Realty guilty of misleading sellers into paying high realtor fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally, the seller pays the entire 5-6% commission, which is then split between the seller's and buyer's agent. The lawsuit argued that this system unfairly inflates home sale costs for sellers, as they are required to pay commission to a buyer's agent who is working against their interests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The verdict suggests that this practice could change, with buyers potentially responsible for paying their own agents' commission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While no significant changes are expected in the short term, we will continue monitoring the situation and updating our content accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00bb READ MORE:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2023\/11\/05\/homes\/nar-verdict-real-estate-commission-fee\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAR lawsuit: After a $1.8 billion verdict, the clock is ticking on the 6% real estate commission<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/opa\/press-release\/file\/1338606\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backgrounder Q&amp;A: National Association of REALTORS<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why does a seller pay the buyer\u2019s agent commission?<\/h2>\n<p>A seller pays buyer\u2019s agent a commission as an incentive to the buyer\u2019s agent to entice them to show the property. The thinking is that more showings will result in a higher price and a faster sale. When sellers offer a lower buyer\u2019s agent commission, the property <a href=\"https:\/\/libres.uncg.edu\/ir\/uncg\/f\/D_Winkler_Time_1996(MULTI UNCG AUTHORS).pdf\">stays on the market for longer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Who pays the buyer agent fee?<\/h2>\n<p>To decrease the out-of-pocket cost of selling a home, the seller pays the buyer\u2019s agent from the proceeds of the sale. This allows buyers to buy a home with less cash and it allows sellers to sell more quickly. While buyer\u2019s agents sometimes advertise their service as free to the buyer, there is <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/1540-6229.00804\">evidence that this isn\u2019t always the case<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, you could easily imagine a scenario where the majority, if not all, of the buyer\u2019s agent commission is incorporated into the price of the home.<\/p>\n<p>If someone is selling a home for $100K and offering a buyer\u2019s agent $3K, then they are willing to receive a final payment of $97K. Imagine now, that instead of paying the buyer\u2019s agent, a buyer simply offers the homeowner $97K. The homeowner receives $97K in both cases, however, the buyer pays $3K less in the second scenario.<\/p>\n<p>Both are technically true and depending on who you ask, you may get a different answer. As a buyer, what you need to know is that there is usually no out-of-pocket cost for you to work with a buyer\u2019s agent.<\/p>\n<h3>When does a buyer have to pay their agent?<\/h3>\n<p>Buyers rarely have to pay their agents out of pocket.* The <a href=\"https:\/\/listwithclever.com\/real-estate-blog\/what-is-an-exclusive-contract-with-a-real-estate-agent\/\">buyer\u2019s agency agreement<\/a> includes a provision to guarantee that the buyer\u2019s agent gets paid, even if the seller refuses to do so. The particular section of the contract looks like this:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"inline-image\" src=\"https:\/\/listwithclever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ea507b60-1ac3-11eb-8601-231d57220dcf-brave1l8fKWqise.png\" alt=\"alt\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the agreement, the buyer is responsible for paying the buyer\u2019s agent if the seller does not pay. However, the buyer\u2019s agent must first seek to get the fee directly from the seller. The particular contract in the example outlines the most common scenarios when something like this might occur.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/listwithclever.com\/real-estate-blog\/how-to-sell-a-house-by-owner\/\">For sale by owner (FSBO)<\/a>:<\/strong> When an individual sells their home without an agent, they are often reluctant to pay a broker fee. Luckily, this scenario is relatively rare, and most experienced agents know how to work with the seller to get their commission.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/listwithclever.com\/real-estate-blog\/auction-vs-fsbo-vs-agent\/\">For sale by auction<\/a>:<\/strong> Homes being auctioned off usually don\u2019t have a seller\u2019s agent involved. The compensation for representation on this kind of transaction will vary based on your location. It\u2019s best to get an agent experienced in home auctions.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/listwithclever.com\/real-estate-blog\/questions-when-buying-a-new-construction-home\/\">For sale by builder<\/a>:<\/strong> New construction projects usually offer compensation to buyer\u2019s agents directly. However, some builders may try to justify lower rates with the relative simplicity of selling a brand new home, leaving the buyer to pick up the difference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read your contract carefully because these contracts vary between states and brokerages. Discuss the possibilities with your agent and get a firm understanding of if and when you would have to pay their commission.<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Note: <\/strong>We sourced the experiences of over 50 agents and found that buyers were on the hook for a commission only in extremely rare circumstances (less than 1%). In fact, most of the agents had only collected a commission from a buyer once or twice in their entire careers.<\/p>\n<h2>Is the buyer\u2019s agent fee worth it for the buyer?<\/h2>\n<p>The accurate but disappointing answer is that a buyer\u2019s agent fee is worth it in some circumstances. For example, it\u2019s a common misconception that everyone shops for a home online, in fact, 52% of buyers report hiring a buyer\u2019s agent specifically to help them find a home. Buyers who worked with an agent also appreciated:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Help understanding the transaction steps (61%)<\/li>\n<li>Agents pointing out unnoticed features\/faults with property (60%)<\/li>\n<li>Help negotiating better sales contract terms (48%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Buyers that fall into one or more of these categories should work with an agent. Some buyers have been through the process multiple times, have a legal background, or are otherwise comfortable with the home buying process. For these buyers, a buyer\u2019s agent is less likely to deliver significant value.<\/p>\n<h3>What work does a buyer\u2019s agent do for a client?<\/h3>\n<p>A buyer\u2019s agent helps a buyer navigate the search, offer, and closing process of a home. During the search process, an agent helps the buyer find properties, arranges showings, and gets any relevant information about the property like the tax statements and utility bills.<\/p>\n<p>When the buyer is ready to make an offer, the buyer's agent analyzes competing properties, suggests a price, and writes a formal offer letter. This kicks off the negotiation process in which a buyer\u2019s agent tries to get the best mix of price, terms, and concessions for the buyer.<\/p>\n<p>Once the seller accepts the offer, the buyer\u2019s agent pushes the home through the closing process. This involves getting a loan approved, monitoring all the dates and requirements outlined in the contract, and finally, attending the closing. The buyer\u2019s agent is compensated only after this final stage is completed.<\/p>\n<h2>Can I save money on buyer\u2019s agent commission?<\/h2>\n<p>A commission rebate is the simplest strategy buyers can use to get some extra money in the homebuying process. After the <a href=\"https:\/\/listwithclever.com\/real-estate-blog\/navigate-closing-process\/\">closing procedures<\/a> and transfer of ownership, the buyer\u2019s agent pays the client, completing the rebate. Unfortunately, some states have outlawed this practice, a move <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brookings.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ES-12.12.19-Barwick-Wong.pdf\">many researchers agree<\/a> is anti-competitive and not consumer friendly.<\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t recommend first time buyers employ advanced strategies when purchasing a home. The following strategies involve more work and risk, than a commission rebate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listwithclever.com\/real-estate-blog\/make-offer-on-house-without-realtor\/\">Skip the agent<\/a>: If you don\u2019t work with an agent, you can potentially negotiate a lower price with the seller.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listwithclever.com\/real-estate-blog\/what-are-dual-agents-in-real-estate-and-why-to-avoid-them\/\">Agree to dual agency<\/a>: Having the seller\u2019s agent represent you can also save you money. Just make sure you\u2019re comfortable representing your own interests.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/listwithclever.com\/real-estate-blog\/how-to-become-a-real-estate-agent-and-make-bank\/\">Become a realtor<\/a>: If you have a few weeks or plan to buy homes as an investment, you might want to get your real estate license. As your own agent, you\u2019ll be entitled to half of the commission at closing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A much less risky way of saving on buyer's agent commission is to work with a realtor who offers buyer rebates or cash back. For example, eligible buyers who get matched with an agent through Clever can get cash back for the purchase of their home!<\/p>\n<div class=\"brxe-block quick-tip\">  <span class=\"quick-tip-title\">\ud83d\udcb0 Buy with a top agent, earn cash back!<\/span>  <div class=\"quick-tip-content\"><p>Buy your dream home with a top local realtor from a trusted brand like Keller Williams or RE\/MAX. Keep more money in your pocket by earning cash back on eligible purchases.<\/p><p>Enter your zip code to request hand-picked agent matches in minutes. Compare your options until you find the perfect fit, or walk away with no obligation. Try Clever's free service today!<\/p><\/div><form name=\"Find A Top Rated Agent Near You!\" class=\"zipFormSmall zipForm\" onsubmit=\"startFunnel(event, zipClientNumber)\">\n    <div class=\"zipInputContainerSmall\">\n        <div class=\"zipInputWrapSmall\">\n            <div role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enter your zip code\" class=\"zipInputFieldSmall\">\n                <input inputmode=\"numeric\" class=\"zipInput\" id=\"zipCode-5z2ed31cj\" maxlength=\"5\" aria-label=\"Enter your zip code\" alt=\"Enter your zip code\" placeholder=\"Enter your zip code\" type=\"text\" value=\"\">\n                <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\"  viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path class=\"zipInputIcon\" d=\"M18.364 17.3639L12 23.7279L5.636 17.3639C4.37734 16.1052 3.52019 14.5016 3.17293 12.7558C2.82567 11.0099 3.00391 9.20035 3.6851 7.55582C4.36629 5.91129 5.51984 4.50569 6.99988 3.51677C8.47992 2.52784 10.22 2 12 2C13.78 2 15.5201 2.52784 17.0001 3.51677C18.4802 4.50569 19.6337 5.91129 20.3149 7.55582C20.9961 9.20035 21.1743 11.0099 20.8271 12.7558C20.4798 14.5016 19.6227 16.1052 18.364 17.3639ZM12 12.9999C12.5304 12.9999 13.0391 12.7892 13.4142 12.4141C13.7893 12.0391 14 11.5304 14 10.9999C14 10.4695 13.7893 9.96078 13.4142 9.58571C13.0391 9.21064 12.5304 8.99992 12 8.99992C11.4696 8.99992 10.9609 9.21064 10.5858 9.58571C10.2107 9.96078 10 10.4695 10 10.9999C10 11.5304 10.2107 12.0391 10.5858 12.4141C10.9609 12.7892 11.4696 12.9999 12 12.9999Z\" fill=\"#A7C0DB\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div><button type=\"submit\" class=\"zipInputButton\" msftrigger=\"quick_tip\" msftriggerid=\"buy-with-a-top-agent-earn-cash-back\">Find my agent<\/button><\/div><\/div>\n<\/form>  <div class=\"quick-tip-icon\"><svg width=\"56\" height=\"57\" viewBox=\"0 0 56 57\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 0.197693H48C52.4183 0.197693 56 3.77942 56 8.19769V56.1977L0 0.197693Z\" fill=\"#FACD61\"><\/path><path d=\"M40 14.1977H47L38 27.1977V18.1977H31L40 5.19769V14.1977Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Key Takeaway<\/h2>\n<p>As a buyer, you won\u2019t need to pay your agent out of pocket. Instead, the seller compensates both agents from the proceeds of the sale. Most buyers choose to work with a buyer\u2019s agent, but many don\u2019t know that they can get some extra money in the process. 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