Virginia agent cost

What a real estate agent costs in Virginia

In Virginia, what you pay an agent is fully negotiable, agreed in writing, and not set by law.

Read the full commission guide

What it costs, in plain terms

There is no standard or customary rate. Agent compensation is fully negotiable and not set by law.
Compensation is agreed in writing between you and the agent you choose, as a flat fee, a percentage, or an hourly rate.
In Virginia, a buyer agent must have a signed written agreement specifying compensation before showing you homes.
Since August 17, 2024, offers of compensation to a buyer agent are no longer published on the listing service.
smover charges one flat fee and takes no commission, referral fee, or kickback from any agent.

For the full picture, including how the 2024 NAR settlement changed buyer-agent compensation, closing costs in Virginia, and how a written buyer agreement works, read the real estate commission in Virginia guide.

One flat fee, however you buy

One price, until you close. smover runs the deal logistics so you can buy with or without your agent. Your move, your call.

We are not in the middle of your transaction. No referral fees, no kickbacks, no commission split.

Agent cost FAQ

How much does a real estate agent cost in Virginia?

There is no set or standard cost. In Virginia, agent compensation is fully negotiable and not set by law. You and the agent you hire agree on the amount and structure in writing, as a flat fee, a percentage, or an hourly rate. Any published figure is an illustrative example, not a norm. The number that applies to you is the one in your own written agreement.

Is the cost of a real estate agent negotiable in Virginia?

Yes. Real estate agent compensation is fully negotiable and not set by law in Virginia. The NAR practice changes that took effect on August 17, 2024 require a buyer agent to state a specific, objective amount in a written agreement and to conspicuously state that fees are negotiable. This page is informational and does not advise any specific rate.

Do I have to sign an agreement before touring homes in Virginia?

Yes, if you tour with a buyer agent. Since August 17, 2024, a buyer agent must enter a written agreement with you that specifies their compensation before showing you homes, including tours they arrange. You can also buy with or without an agent. smover runs the deal logistics either way.

Does smover charge a fee on top of an agent?

smover charges one flat fee, paid once by you, for our own platform and transaction-coordination services. We take no commission, no referral fee, and no kickback from any agent or lender. Any agent compensation is separate and is negotiated directly between you and your agent in writing.

Ready when you are.

One price, until you close. We run the deal, with or without your agent.

Start my move