Realtor reacts to possible changes to homebuying process lolita, 13/07/2025 When it comes to buying a home, there seems to be a common misconception among buyers that there’s a standard six percent buyer’s commission. TYLER, Texas — If you’re in the market to buy a new home, the National Association of Realtors warns that changes are likely coming to your budget. When it comes to buying a home, there seems to be a common misconception among buyers that there’s a standard six percent buyer’s commission. David Kurtz, broker and owner at Dwell Realty in Tyler, said “there is no fixed fee, there is no fixed 6%.” “It’s always been negotiable. You know, my fee might be 6% that I charge. Another person, could be a discount broker and charge a flat fee. You can sell it for sale by owner,” Kurtz said. After July, you can still talk with your agent about the commission, but you won’t see the percentages on sites like Zillow. “The MLS (multiple listing service) is now going to remove the field where you offer buyer compensation and the reason for that is a decoupling of the commissions,” Kurtz said. The National Association of Realtors is changing how the fees work. Instead of the seller paying … Continue Reading