What is the lowest commission a real estate agent will take? Real estate agents are free to pick the commission they'll take — so, in theory, they could go as low as 1% or below.
The average real estate commission in the U.S. is 5.5% in 2022. The buyer's and seller's agents split that to make 2.75% each for a sale. But a low commission agent can charge as little as 1% to list your home.