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Real Estate & Moving, California

Real Estate Agent Commission cost in Los Angeles, CA

This fee does not move much with local prices, so Los Angeles sits near the national figure of about 5.7% of the sale price.

Typical cost

Typical in Los Angeles

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

  1. Home price
  2. Commission rate
  3. Who pays the buyer's agent
  4. Agent experience
  5. Services included

Ways to pay less

  1. Negotiate the rate
  2. Agree on buyer agent pay in writing up front
  3. Compare listing packages
  4. Do some marketing yourself
  5. Get the agreement in writing

Real Estate Agent Commission in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Los Angeles, CA5.7%
4.5% to 6%
National typical5.7%
4.5% to 6%
Huntington Beach, CA5.7%
4.5% to 6%
Pasadena, CA5.7%
4.5% to 6%
Thousand Oaks, CA5.7%
4.5% to 6%
Seattle, WA5.7%
4.5% to 6%
Alexandria, VA5.7%
4.5% to 6%

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Questions people ask

Real Estate Agent Commission in Los Angeles: what does it cost?

In Los Angeles, CA, Real Estate Agent Commission typically costs about 5.7% of the sale price, with most prices between 4.5% and 6%.

Why is Los Angeles 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.