I originally went into the profession of real estate to help family members and friends avoid common real estate pitfalls and to save them money. As a listing agent, my maximum commission for sellers is 1.5% of the selling price. This could save the homeowner thousands or tens of thousands of dollars that they would keep from the sale of their home. As a buyers agent, I only accept a 1.5% commission. Most commissions out there are 2.5% or 3... Show more