The Truth About Real Estate Commissions.

The Truth About Real Estate Commissions: What Are You Really Paying For?

When you list your home with a traditional agent, you’re often told that 5-6% in commission is just how it’s done. But what are you actually getting for that fee—and is it worth the cost?

At Fee Simple Realty, we’ve taken a different approach. We provide everything you need to sell your home successfully—at just 1% commission to list. Here’s what you’re really paying for when you sell a home—and where you can save.

Overview: Breaking Down Real Estate Commissions

Key Points:

The Standard Commission Breakdown

What Traditional Commissions Cover

How Fee Simple Realty Reduces Costs (Not Quality)

What’s Included in Our 1% Listing Fee

How to Keep More of Your Equity

1. The Standard Commission Breakdown

Traditionally, sellers pay 5-6% of the home’s sale price, split between the listing agent and the buyer’s agent. That’s $15,000 – $18,000 on a $300,000 home—most of which comes out of your equity.

2. What Traditional Commissions Cover

You’re typically paying for:

MLS listing access
Professional photos
Marketing materials
Open houses and showings
Contract guidance

But with today’s tools and smarter systems, these services no longer require such high overhead.

3. How Fee Simple Realty Reduces Costs (Not Quality)

We’ve built a modern brokerage model that cuts unnecessary expenses and passes those savings on to you. With Fee Simple Realty, you pay just 1% to list and still get full marketing, guidance, and representation.

4. What’s Included in Our 1% Listing Fee

Our listing service includes:

Local market pricing strategy
MLS exposure and syndication to major platforms
Professional photography
Negotiation and closing coordination
Seller-side representation from a licensed broker

There are no hidden fees or sacrifices in service.

5. How to Keep More of Your Equity

When you save thousands on commission, that’s money you keep for your next move, your savings, or your future. Selling your home shouldn’t mean handing over a large chunk of your equity—and with Fee Simple Realty, it doesn’t have to.

Conclusion

Real estate commissions don’t have to cost you more than necessary. At Fee Simple Realty, we provide expert, full-service representation for just 1% listing commission, helping you sell smart and save big.