Since the August 2024 NAR settlement, buyer-agent compensation is no longer advertised on the MLS and buyers must sign a written representation agreement stating what their agent will be paid before touring homes. In practice in the Antelope Valley, sellers still commonly offer to pay the buyer's agent as a concession, so Beyond Estates buyers pay $0 out of pocket in most transactions. Sellers negotiate their listing commission with their agent; Beyond Estates charges the standard rate and includes Zillow Showcase, media, movers and storage. Call (661) 441-3706.
What changed in 2024
- MLSs no longer display offers of buyer-agent compensation.
- Buyers sign a written buyer representation agreement before touring, which states the agent's fee and how it may be paid (by the seller, the buyer, or a mix).
- Sellers can still offer concessions to cover the buyer's agent, and in the AV they usually do, because it widens the buyer pool.
What buyers pay
With Beyond Estates, $0 in most deals: we negotiate the seller's side to cover our fee, and that is confirmed in writing before you commit. If a seller refuses, we tell you up front and you decide. On new construction the builder pays.
What sellers pay
A negotiated listing fee plus whatever they choose to offer toward the buyer's agent. Beyond Estates sellers pay the standard rate and get Showcase, pro video and drone, the coming-soon buyer push, Beyond TC, and free movers and storage on top.
Discount brokers and flat fees
They exist. Compare net proceeds, not the fee: days on market, final price and credits given back usually swamp a one-point difference in commission. Ask any discount option whether they include Showcase and who shows up when the appraisal comes in low.
Last updated 2026-10-20 · About Charly · (661) 441-3706
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Frequently asked questions
Do buyers pay realtor fees in California now?
Buyers sign an agreement stating their agent's fee, but in most Antelope Valley transactions the seller agrees to cover it, so Beyond Estates buyers pay $0 out of pocket.
What is the average realtor commission in California in 2026?
Commissions are fully negotiable and vary by brokerage and market. Beyond Estates charges sellers the standard rate for the market and includes Zillow Showcase, media, movers and storage.
Is a buyer representation agreement required in California?
Yes, since 2024 buyers must sign a written agreement with their agent before touring homes.
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