You can — real estate commission is always negotiable — but it’s generally not easy to do on your own. Agents have a lot of expenses to cover and generally won’t be willing to drop their rates too much, especially for one-off customers. You may have more luck if: You have a super high-value home: $1M+ is still going to be a big payday for the agent. There aren’t many people selling in your area: agents may be willing to lower rates to be competitive with other agents and secure new business. There’s a ton of buyer demand in your area: your home will likely sell fast and high, so that means less effort and time for the agent. The easier way is to go through a company, like Clever Real Estate, that negotiates lower commission rates with realtors for you. These brands have more leverage, because they send a steady volume of new business to the agents they work with at no upfront cost. That means you get lower rates without having to sacrifice service (or negotiating with a professional negotiator). You can learn more about negotiating real estate commissions here.