realtor question - how much to pay

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here, seriously thanks for all the great advice - am in negotiations now about the commission. the realtor originally asked for 4.5% for both sides!!!

Ha! Realtors can be such a joke.

My coworker bought a house (not on the market) with a realtor, and she paid the realtor, not the seller.

[Anonymous]

OP here - ended up paying 3% all in 1% to my agent and 2% to buyer's agent - thanks for the help