reeltor99's Q&A

There is no such thing as an "average commission" because every real estate firm sets their commission structure independent of each other. As a consumer, be careful to determine not only what you are paying, but what you are getting when you meet with real estate agents.Every agent you meet with will bring different skills and skill levels to bear on the problem of selling your home. Each will have different tools and marketing programs. And each will have different levels of company support behind them. Be sure that there is an aggressive Internet marketing strategy in place and a method of executing it. See what support is given on a company level and who, besides your agent is there to help you with your marketing and sales effort. Determine how much money is offered to the agent representing the buyer and how information on your property is conveyed to them. In the final analysis - make sure that you're paying enough to get the job done right - remember that an agent who has nothing to offer except a lower commission level probably has nothing to offer as a trusted advisor and marketing expert.