How much do I have to pay an agent to help me buy a house?

In most cases, you don’t have to pay anything out of pocket to work with a real estate agent when buying a home. Typically, the seller pays the agent’s commission as part of the sale. This means you get the agent’s help with pricing, paperwork, and negotiations without receiving an extra bill. Occasionally, in certain cities or under special agreements, there may be a small fee, but this would always be explained upfront. For most buyers, working with an agent is essentially free and comes with a lot of value.