#agentfees

Listing your home is something most of us never do more than a handful of times in our lives. But it’s a huge subject, with a multi-million dollar industry and more options for selling your home than you can shake a stick at.

We know that trying to understand real estate agent fees can be a bit like assembling kitset furniture with instructions written in a foreign language, especially if you’re new to the house-selling game. But it needn’t be so confusing. We’ve pulled together these MyPitchlist tips to help you out. Primarily you should keep in mind that real estate agent fees and commissions always relate to the expenses involved in selling your property. School up on some of the other issues around selling costs, such as whether real estate agent fees and commissions are negotiable or tax-deductible, be aware of a few pitfalls to avoid, and you’ll be ready to take advantage of the real estate market.