Important: There is no standard, fixed, or required commission rate in real estate. All commission rates are fully negotiable — by law and in practice. Any commission figures referenced on this site are for illustrative purposes only and should not be interpreted as typical, customary, or recommended rates.
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Commissions are negotiable by law. This calculator provides estimates only. Actual settlement claims depend on specific case eligibility, claim deadlines, and court approvals. Consult the official settlement administrator websites for exact claim amounts and deadlines.
Settlement claims typically cover sales from 2015-2024
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Typical total commission was 5-6% (both agents combined)
This is a conservative estimate based on typical settlement claim rates. Actual amounts vary by case and jurisdiction.
Buyer's Agent
Agent you never hired, working against your interests
Your Agent
Agent you hired to represent you
Sellers were required to offer compensation to buyer's agents through the MLS, typically 2.5-3% of the sale price. This inflated costs and eliminated price competition.
(DISCLOSURE: There is no standard, fixed, or required commission rate in real estate. All commission rates are fully negotiable — by law and in practice. Any commission figures, percentages, or fee structures referenced in this publication are used strictly for illustrative purposes and should not be interpreted as typical, customary, recommended, or representative of what any buyer or seller should expect to pay. Consumers always have the right to negotiate the terms of any compensation arrangement with their agent or brokerage.)
AnticompetitiveAs of August 2024, NAR eliminated mandatory buyer broker commission offers. Sellers negotiate only with their own agent. Buyers pay their own agents directly.
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