Consumers Can Save Thousands of Dollars in Commissions

Consumers who live in states permitting the option to choose innovative brokerage options, such as rebates or fee-for-service MLS-only packages, can potentially save thousands of dollars on commission payments.

This table shows that consumers can save more than $6200 in commissions on the sale of a median-priced home.

Table: Brokerage Options and Potential Savings on Home Sold for $184,334

Option	Seller’s Broker Commission	Buyer’s Broker Commission	Total Commission	Saving
Full-Service (5.3% commission)	$4,885	$4,885	$9,770	$0
Buyer: Broker Rebates 1%	$4,885	$3,042	$7,927	$1,843
Seller: Fee-for-Service, MLS Only	$500	$4,885	$5,385	$4,385
Buyer and Seller Savings Combined	$500	$3,687	$4,187	$6,228