Actually, IMO, forking over $6k to a couple of agents on a $100k transaction would bug me just as much. Commissions ought to be about 1% to cover putting up a sign, MLS entry, and filling in the standard purchase agreement and disclousures. Heck, the escrow/title company (which also gets paid) seems to do most of the work. Maybe if a particular seller wants color pics in the sunday paper he could sign up for more, but 5-6% as the “standard” is ridiculous at all price levels. I suspect that outfits like zip and buyside, along with the internet, will be wal-martizing the industry sooner rather than later.
