
Do You Need an Agent to Negotiate Fees? Not Always – Here’s Why
Why This Question Even Comes Up
Many people assume that negotiating real estate or mortgage fees requires an agent.

Why This Question Even Comes Up
Many people assume that negotiating real estate or mortgage fees requires an agent.

But many fees are not fixed-and understanding which ones are negotiable can save you thousands of dollars.

Discover how to negotiate commissions with a real estate agent (realtor) without stress or discomfort.

The good news?
Negotiation doesn’t have to be awkward – if you approach it the right way.

Despite what many people are told, real estate commissions are not set by law.
They are negotiable.
Yet most buyers and sellers never negotiate them.
Why?
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