What's a fair listing commission in Mercer Island, Washington?
Since the 2024 NAR settlement, listing commissions are fully
negotiable — but what's fair depends on where you're selling. This is the
modeled fair range for Mercer Island, built from public market data.
Mercer Island, WA · typical home $2,322,941
1.8–2.2% listing side
≈ $42,785 to $52,076 on a $2,322,941 sale
Median days on market
9
Typical sale vs. list
98.3%
Market pace
cool
Why the rate lands here
Mercer Island's market is on the cool side — selling takes more marketing effort, which is reflected in the rate.
Price level matters too: at Mercer Island's typical home value, an agent's
dollar payout at a given percentage differs a lot from the national
picture, and a fair percentage moves accordingly. We start from the
typical post-settlement listing-side rate and adjust for local prices,
market heat, and how much work a typical sale here takes.
This range is for a typical Mercer Island home. Your home isn't typical —
its condition, your target price, and your exact zip all move the
number, which is what the calculator is for.
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