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Day: 19 May 2026

Is a 1 percent commission realtor worth it: Northern Virginia home seller reviewing closing statement

Posted on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

  • by Michael Gorman
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Is a 1% commission realtor worth it? The honest math

On a $700,000 Northern Virginia home, a 1% listing commission can mean roughly $10,000 that stays in your pocket instead of your agent’s. That is a real number, not a marketing pitch. Most sellers obsess over the sale price. They miss the line on the closing statement labeled “Listing Broker.” That single line moves between…

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Cost to sell a home in Northern Virginia: closing statement on a Fairfax County kitchen table

Posted on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

  • by Michael Gorman
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How much does it cost to sell a home in Northern Virginia?

Most Northern Virginia sellers think their biggest cost is commission. That is only half the story. The real number is bigger. Between agent fees, closing costs, and pre-sale prep, recent Virginia data shows most sellers spend roughly 9% to 12% of the sale price to actually get a home sold and closed. On a $700,000…

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