When You Buy A House Who Pays The Realtor -

While the buyer is now responsible for their agent's fee, the money often still comes from the transaction itself. Here are the three most common ways this is handled:

Technically, are now responsible for negotiating and paying their own agents’ fees. Sellers negotiate a fee with their listing agent.

If a seller refuses to pay, the buyer must pay their agent directly at closing. This is added to their "cash-to-close" alongside the down payment.