You are right, I checked and 5.5% appears to be the national average now. It used to be 6%. 5% happens where prices are higher. Redfin offers a 1.5% listing fe

You are right, I checked and 5.5% appears to be the national average now. It used to be 6%. 5% happens where prices are higher. Redfin offers a 1.5% listing fee, and lowers that to 1% if you buy and sell. However you'll still be expected to pay the typical local buyer's agent commission.