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It is the seller that pays the commission to the agent from the buyers funds.

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How much should you pay a real estate agent when buying a house?

Standard commission in the US is 3% to selling agent, 3% to listing agent. The seller pays the commission.


What is a sellers agent in real estate and the fees for such?

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Should you use a real estate broker when buying a home?

Always. The service is free to you, as the seller pays the real estate commission. If you aren't real estate savvy you need someone in your corner to make sure you don't miss deadlines and have done your due diligence. Selling a house? I say no, you don't need an agent. But if you're buying, do yourself a favor and get an agent. Below is the original answer, not mine: You don't have to sometimes if you don't the seller can reduce the price of the house more readily because they don't have to pay that extra expense.


Who usually pays a real esate agent a commission?

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When you and your spouse are buying a house who pays for it?

My husband already owned a house when we got married so i have no problem anymore. It depends on the agreement of the couple in case the house is not paid yet, but the husband should pay more :))


Do you need a real estate agent when buying a house?

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How do you pay a real estate agent when you sell your house?

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