Real Estate & Moving, New York
Real Estate Agent Commission cost in Buffalo, NY
This fee does not move much with local prices, so Buffalo sits near the national figure of about 5.7% of the sale price.
Typical cost
Typical in Buffalo
5.7%
of the sale price
Fair price range: 4.5% to 6%
- On the low end
- 4.5%
- On the high end
- 6%
This is a percentage fee, so it does not change with local prices. Not a quote.
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How prices have moved
Up 3.1%past year
Up 23.9%over five years
What moves the price
- Home price
- Commission rate
- Who pays the buyer's agent
- Agent experience
- Services included
Ways to pay less
- Negotiate the rate
- Agree on buyer agent pay in writing up front
- Compare listing packages
- Do some marketing yourself
- Get the agreement in writing
Real Estate Agent Commission in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | 5.7% | 4.5% to 6% |
| National typical | 5.7% | 4.5% to 6% |
| Syracuse, NY | 5.7% | 4.5% to 6% |
| Rochester, NY | 5.7% | 4.5% to 6% |
| Albany, NY | 5.7% | 4.5% to 6% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 5.7% | 4.5% to 6% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 5.7% | 4.5% to 6% |
Other Real Estate & Moving costs in Buffalo
- Property Manager10% of the monthly rent
- Home Appraiser$510 per appraisal
- Mortgage Broker1.5% of the loan amount
- Home Stager$1,540 per project
- Moving Company$1,170 per local move (studio to 3 bedrooms)
- Storage Unit$97 per month
- Packing Service$69 per hour
- Title / Escrow Fees$1,900 per closing (title insurance and settlement fees)
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Questions people ask
Real Estate Agent Commission in Buffalo: what does it cost?
In Buffalo, NY, Real Estate Agent Commission typically costs about 5.7% of the sale price, with most prices between 4.5% and 6%.
Why is Buffalo the same as the national price?
Percentage fees and fees set largely by state rules do not rise or fall with local rents and wages, so the estimate is not adjusted by city.
Is this a quote?
No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.