The listing fee is essentially the cost you pay to an agent for listing your property and providing services associated with it. Marketing costs usually include professional photos, virtual tours, print materials, online ads, etc. Other services are getting your home on their multiple listing provider, websites, scheduling showings, guiding your through negotiations, and getting you to the closing table. The listing fee is not paid until the home is sold and is based off the sales price. A portion of the listing fee also goes to the buyer’s agent.