Should Home Sellers Pay The Buyer’s Agent Commission?

Emily Farber
Emily Farber
Published on July 5, 2024

As a home seller it’s an appealing thought to NOT pay the buyer’s agent’s commission–it could save you thousands of dollars! After all, why should you pay a buyer’s Realtor to negotiate against you? But, is this cost savings an effective strategy when trying to sell your home? There’s several compelling reasons why, as a home seller, you may want to incentivize a home buyer with a buyer’s agent to write you an offer…and offer to pay the compensation for that Realtor. There are a lot of big changes happening in the real estate industry as a result of the Sitzer-Burnett class action lawsuit and NAR’s settlement with the DOJ, and, unfortunately, a lot of misinformation being perpetuated by mainstream media for what it means to consumers. Before you decide upon your home selling strategy and whether or not to offer compensation, watch this video to find out about the pros and cons of paying for the buyer’s agent’s commission!

📍Moving to, from or around Iowa? I can help: https://emilyfarber.com/

Do you have questions about real estate in the greater Iowa City area?
❤️ If you’d like to talk with me about BUYING or SELLING real estate in the greater Iowa City or Cedar Rapids areas, feel free to call/text 319-594-4455 or email me at Emily@EmilyFarber.com
I’d love to talk with you!

⭐️ Interested in working with me but want to know what others are saying? Read my reviews here! https://bit.ly/44mOR1S

Thinking about buying a house? Grab your FREE Home Buyer’s Guide here:
✅ Thinking about BUYING a home in the Iowa City area? Grab a copy of my home buyer guide here! https://homeiowacity.com/free-home-buyer-guide/
Thinking about relocating or selling real estate in the greater Iowa City area?
✅ Thinking about RELOCATING? Be sure to download my free Iowa City area relocation guide here: https://homeiowacity.com/iowa-city-relocation-guide/
✅ Thinking about SELLING a home? Grab a copy of my home seller guide here! https://homeiowacity.com/seller-guide-download

Get My List of Local TOP Homes
I can send you a list of handpicked homes for you and your family to look at.
No, thanks I'm not interested

Let's Talk Real Estate!

chat_bubble
close
Get A FREE Home Valuation!
LET'S DO IT!
X