Real Estate & Moving, Iowa
Real Estate Agent Commission cost in Des Moines, IA
This fee does not move much with local prices, so Des Moines sits near the national figure of about 5.7% of the sale price.
Typical cost
Typical in Des Moines
5.7%
of the sale price
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 5.7% | 4.5% to 6% |
| National typical | 5.7% | 4.5% to 6% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 5.7% | 4.5% to 6% |
| Albuquerque, NM | 5.7% | 4.5% to 6% |
| Columbia, SC | 5.7% | 4.5% to 6% |
| Greensboro, NC | 5.7% | 4.5% to 6% |
| Huntsville, AL | 5.7% | 4.5% to 6% |
Other Real Estate & Moving costs in Des Moines
- Property Manager10% of the monthly rent
- Home Appraiser$565 per appraisal
- Mortgage Broker1.5% of the loan amount
- Home Stager$1,575 per project
- Moving Company$1,230 per local move (studio to 3 bedrooms)
- Storage Unit$99 per month
- Packing Service$72 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 Des Moines: what does it cost?
In Des Moines, IA, Real Estate Agent Commission typically costs about 5.7% of the sale price, with most prices between 4.5% and 6%.
Why is Des Moines 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.