Real Estate Agent Commissions Are Killing Your Equity: Here's the Math

You’ve built up equity in your home. But when it comes time to sell, a huge chunk of that equity disappears — not because of market prices, but because of real estate agent commissions. On average, sellers pay 5–6% of their home’s sale price to agents. That means if you sell a $300,000 home, you could lose $18,000 before closing costs even come into play.

Let’s break it down:

• Sale price: $300,000

• Agent commissions (6%): $18,000

• Estimated closing costs (2%): $6,000

• Net to seller: $276,000 before any repairs, staging, or concessions

That’s nearly $25,000 gone — and that’s before you even touch a hammer.

Now compare that to Vacamos:

• No commissions

• No closing costs

• No fees

• One fair offer — and the amount you accept is what you keep

We help you skip the middlemen and maximize your cash at closing.

Why do agents take so much? Traditional agents work on commission and typically split it between the buyer’s agent and seller’s agent. While some may offer valuable services, many homeowners don’t realize just how much those services cost until it’s too late. And even then, you’re still expected to cover staging, photography, cleaning, and showing costs.

Vacamos simplifies everything:

• No open houses

• No negotiations with buyers

• No waiting for mortgage approvals

We’re buyers, not brokers. Our goal is to buy your home directly — which eliminates thousands in unnecessary fees.

More equity = more freedom. Whether you’re downsizing, relocating, or looking to cash out fast, the money you save on fees can go toward your next chapter. That’s why so many homeowners are choosing direct cash buyers like Vacamos over traditional agents.

See how much more you can walk away with. Upload your property at Vacamos.com and get a no-obligation cash offer quickly — with zero commissions taken out.