Negotiate lower agent fee?

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Would it be fair to negotiate a lower agent fee based on whether seller produces buyer? Single family home is above average price.

Sami Vecchiolla · Accepted Answer

Everything in real estate is negotiable. A great agent has all of these scenarios negotiated with you prior to listing the property.

Jamie Merwin · Answer

Negotiating commission up front is always an option. Keep in mind, your agent is the one bringing a buyer whether they are representing them or not due to the work they put in helping prepare your home to be listed, having professional photos taken, creating the MLS listing & marketing the home.

Tyler Myers · Answer

It would depend on the situation, but if they got a sign call or something easy like that, yes it is definitely fair to negotiate a lower commission

Derrick Bostic · Answer

Yes I think that would be a fair thing to ask if the seller provides the buyer

Adam Modzeleski · Answer

This question I believe is based on the recent court case in which it was determined that the buyer can negotiate the commissions with their agent.

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