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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Loan officers and mortgage executives expect home sellers and homebuyers to negotiate more aggressively on commission paid to buyer agents, potentially bringing costs down. And under existing FHA rules, sellers can contribute up to 6% in concessions to FHA borrowers to cover closing costs, prepaid expenses and discount points.

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Selling FSBO? Tally Your Closing Costs Without a Realtor

HomeLight

If you’re selling For Sale By Owner, you’ll save on the listing agent’s commission. Other than that, you’re on the hook for the same closing costs as any other seller. Closing costs without a Realtor® typically average 1% to 7% of the final sale price. to 1% of the sale price in escrow fees.