6% and 3% are negotiable figures. Right now one of the realtors we've interviewed takes 5% and offers 2.5% to the buyer's agent. Not much better. They also off

6% and 3% are negotiable figures. Right now one of the realtors we've interviewed takes 5% and offers 2.5% to the buyer's agent. Not much better. They also offer 4% if they are a dual agent. But I know of cases where a buyer without an agent got the seller agent to accept 4% overall while only representing the seller (but handling the paperwork necessary to complete the transaction.) That 2% was a worthwhile part of negotiating, allowing the buyer to get a lower price.