As the buyer hiring a broker for beneficial and specific representation, you and your agent may need to find additional properties that could sell for a different price point to pay the buyer agent fee. You can also select only the properties where the seller agrees to pay the buyer's agent a fee. You can also have the representative negotiate the broker's compensation directly with the seller in their offer, essentially asking the seller to pay for the compensation as part of the transaction. You should discuss all possibilities first with your agent and let them help direct you in their searches to find the properties that match your needs and budget.