DIY Quickstart Guide to Negotiating Your Realtor's Fees

This Quick Start Guide is designed to give you the confidence and tools to negotiate effectively with your realtor—whether you're buying or selling.

You don’t need to be a hardball negotiator. You just need to ask the right questions, at the right time, with a clear understanding of your options.

Inside, you’ll find a simple, actionable roadmap built for real people—not real estate pros.

What’s Inside

✅ What is Negotiable and What’s Not
We’ll walk you through which fees and services can be negotiated, which ones are typically fixed, and how to frame the conversation so you’re taken seriously.

❌ Common Misconceptions
Many buyers and sellers still believe myths like “the seller pays everything” or “agents will walk away if you push back.” We’ll clear those up so you can move forward with confidence.

⏰ When to Negotiate
Timing is everything. Whether you’re just meeting your agent or about to make an offer, we’ll show you the windows of opportunity to bring up fees—and how to avoid common missteps.

💬 Conversation Scripts
The heart of this guide: plug-and-play language for emails, texts, and in-person chats. Choose from casual, professional, or assertive tones to match your style.

This is your home purchase or sale—and that means you have a voice. Let’s help you use it.