The current average U.S. real estate commission is 5.49%. The listing agent receives an average of 2.83% while the buyer’s agent receives 2.66%. For a $400,000 home, that works out to a commission of $21,960. Hawaii has the lowest average commission at 4.78% followed by Utah at 4.90%. The state with the highest average commission is West Virginia at 6.67%, followed by Alaska, Kentucky, and Wyoming all at 6%.