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Commission rates, new regulations, how agent matching works. No jargon, no sales pitch, just the information you need to make a confident decision.

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The NAR Settlement, Explained

How the 2024 settlement changed buyer representation, MLS commission rules, and what it means for your next home purchase or sale.

Commission Rates by State

State-by-state breakdown of listing and buyer agent rates, dollar amounts at median home prices, and tips to negotiate.

Commission Statistics 2026

All 50 states, NAR settlement impact, industry benchmarks, and consumer behavior data in one reference page.

Detailed commission data, city breakdowns, negotiation tips, and an interactive calculator for each state we cover.

Alabama

5.96% avg · 2 cities

Arizona

5.82% avg · 3 cities

Colorado

5.71% avg · 2 cities

Florida

5.57% avg · 6 cities

Georgia

5.66% avg · 3 cities

Idaho

5.71% avg · 1 cities

North Carolina

5.53% avg · 7 cities

South Carolina

5.88% avg · 4 cities

Tennessee

6.05% avg · 6 cities

Texas

5.88% avg · 5 cities

Virginia

5.5% avg · 2 cities

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