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Real Estate & Moving, California

Real Estate Agent Commission cost in San Francisco, CA

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

Typical cost

Typical in San Francisco

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
San Francisco, CA5.7%
4.5% to 6%
National typical5.7%
4.5% to 6%
San Jose, CA5.7%
4.5% to 6%
Sunnyvale, CA5.7%
4.5% to 6%
Santa Barbara, CA5.7%
4.5% to 6%
New York, NY5.7%
4.5% to 6%
Honolulu, HI5.7%
4.5% to 6%

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Questions people ask

Real Estate Agent Commission in San Francisco: what does it cost?

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

Why is San Francisco 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.