Chapter 04 · Sale
Florida Real Estate Commission
Rates, splits, and negotiation of real estate brokerage commissions in Florida.
Direct answer · 60-second summary
The 60-second version
- Standard rate: 5.5–6% of gross price
- Split listing agent + buyer agent
- Seller pays total commission (custom)
- Commissions FULLY NEGOTIABLE
- Buyer agent receives buyer-side split
- Listing agent receives seller-side split
- MLS coordinates split
- Major cost for seller at closing
Acronyms used in this guide
- FAR/BAR — Florida Realtors / Florida Bar
Standard rate 5.5–6%
Florida real estate standard: 5.5–6% of gross sale price. Fully negotiable between seller and listing agent. No legal fixed rate.
Split: listing vs. buyer agent
Listing agent (seller side) offers commission to buyer agent (buyer side) via MLS (Multiple Listing Service). Typical split: 2.5–3% each side.
Who pays: seller
Seller pays total commission (custom), typically at closing from sale proceeds. Seller's attorney helps calculate net after costs.
Negotiate lower commission
Some sellers negotiate 4–5% or flat fee. Buyer occasionally pays their agent (rare). No legal rule, everything negotiable.
Every figure, rate, threshold, and deadline in this guide is drawn from a verifiable primary source listed at the bottom of the page. The article is updated whenever the underlying rules change, with a fresh review date stamped at the top.
Sources and references
Disclaimer
This guide is for educational purpose only.
For concrete decisions, consult a licensed attorney.