Real estate commission in New Jersey: what sellers pay in 2026
The average New Jersey listing fee is 2.61%. Here is what that means on your price, and what 1% buys.
Buyer's agent pay is separate and your choice.
In New Jersey commissions are negotiable.
The numbers
- Listing side: 2.61% average in New Jersey, with most between 2% and 3%.
- Buyer's agent: 2.46% average when the seller offers it.
Source: Clever Real Estate, New Jersey commission survey 2026, checked November 11, 2026.
What changed in August 2024
Since August 17, 2024, offers to pay the buyer's agent are no longer posted on the MLS, and buyers sign a written agreement with their own agent before touring homes. Sellers can still offer buyer's agent pay, and many do, but it is a separate decision from the listing fee.
That is why we quote the listing fee on its own, and why you should compare listing fees with listing fees.
What you get for 1%
Everything included:
- A pricing analysis before you list
- Professional photos
- The MLS, Zillow and every major home search site
- Yard sign and lockbox
- A licensed agent at every showing
- Offer negotiation
- Attorney review through closing, coordinated for you
Questions
What is the average real estate commission in New Jersey?
In Clever Real Estate's 2026 survey the average New Jersey listing-side commission is 2.61%, and the average buyer's agent commission is 2.46%. Rates vary by agent and by home.
Are commissions set by law in New Jersey?
No. In New Jersey commissions are negotiable.
Does the seller still pay the buyer's agent?
Only if the seller agrees to. Since August 2024, offers of buyer's agent pay are no longer posted on the MLS and buyers sign written agreements with their own agents. Many sellers still offer it, or negotiate it with each offer. It is your choice.
What does a 1% listing include?
With NJ1Percent: a pricing analysis, professional photos, the MLS, Zillow and every major home search site, a yard sign and lockbox, a licensed agent at every showing, offer negotiation, and coordination through attorney review and closing.
