Discount brokersgive sellers lower commission rates, but their cost structures and services differ.

The commission paid to your real estate agent is one of the costs of selling your home. While listing agents normally charge between 5% and 6% of the home's sale price, brokerages that claim to sell your home for many reduced costs have grown in popularity in recent years. You may decide if this road is suitable for you and your house by studying the details of what a discount real estate firm can offer you.

While there are some similarities between real estate agents and brokers, there are several key differences. Real estate agents help and guide their clients through the process of buying and selling a home, whereas brokers have additional training and certification that allows them to supervise other agents. Brokers and agents can both work for brokerages, while brokers can also work on their own.

A discount brokerage connects sellers with agents ready to take reduced commissions in exchange for a higher volume of clients via the Internet. Which brokerage you choose will determine the amount of savings and payment structure you may expect as a seller.