Traditional Real Estate Commissions

BuySelf Realty when you find a buyer

BuySelf Realty when a Realtor finds the buyer for you

How Traditional Real Estate Commissions are Paid

Example $100,000 home, 7% commission (includes a 3.15% selling commission). Note the full commission must be paid even if you find the buyer for your home, such as a co-worker, friend, or relative. Commission rates vary, the most common percentages are displayed below:

Home Buyer		Buyer pays $100,000 purchase price to Seller		Home Seller
Realtor finds home in MLS and prepares purchase agreement				Seller pays 7% commission ($7000) + $349 closing fee to
Buyer's Realtor
		Listing Realtor pays 3.15% selling commission ($3150) to Buyer's Realtor, or keeps amount if he/she or the seller found the buyer.		Listing Realtor

How BuySelf Commissions are Paid

Example $100,000 home and you find the Buyer who successfully purchases the home.

Home Buyer		Buyer pays $100,000 purchase price to Seller		Home Seller
	You Save $6801 or More!			Seller pays BuySelf a low, flat fee and no selling commission.
				BuySelf, as Listing Realtor

Example $100,000 home, you (the seller) have a BuySelf MLS listing and the Buyer's Realtor brings the buyer who successfully purchases your home.

Home Buyer		Buyer pays $100,000 purchase price to Seller		Home Seller
Realtor finds home in MLS and prepares purchase agreement	You Save $3651 or More!			Seller pays BuySelf a low, flat fee and 3.15% ($3150) selling commission for Buyer's Realtor
Buyer's Realtor
		BuySelf pays 3.15% selling commission ($3150) to Buyer's Realtor		BuySelf, as Listing Realtor