Short answer: the average total real estate commission in Arizona is about 5.71% of the sale price. That is usually split between the listing agent (about 2.88%) and the buyer's agent (about 2.83%). Whether you call it real estate commission, realtor commission, or realtor fees, it is the same thing: what agents are paid when a home sells in AZ.
Based on Clever Real Estate's August 2026 survey of agents, here is how Arizona commissions typically break down:
That puts Arizona right around the national average of about 5.70%. Rates in the Phoenix metro area, including Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert, generally track the statewide average. Individual agents and brokerages may charge more or less.
Percentages can hide how big these numbers really are. Here is what the average rates work out to at common Arizona price points:
| Home price | Total (5.71%) | Listing agent (2.88%) | Buyer's agent (2.83%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $350,000 | $19,985 | $10,080 | $9,905 |
| $450,000 | $25,695 | $12,960 | $12,735 |
| $600,000 | $34,260 | $17,280 | $16,980 |
| $800,000 | $45,680 | $23,040 | $22,640 |
Figures use statewide averages and are for illustration only. Your actual commission depends on your agreements and the transaction.
On a typical Arizona home, the buyer's agent side alone is often $10,000 or more. That is the money a commission rebate comes from.
Traditionally, the seller paid the full commission and it was split between both agents. Changes that took effect on August 17, 2024, following the National Association of Realtors settlement, changed how that works:
In practice, many Arizona sellers still cover the buyer's agent. The difference is that it is now openly negotiated rather than assumed.
Yes, always. No Arizona law sets commission rates. Each brokerage sets its own policies, and each client can negotiate. Sellers can negotiate the listing fee, and buyers can negotiate the terms of their buyer agreement, including whether part of the commission comes back to them.
New construction works differently. There is no listing agent. Instead, most production builders in Arizona set aside a budget for buyer agent compensation as part of their marketing costs, and that compensation is often higher than on a typical resale home.
Because builder compensation tends to be higher, new construction is where the largest buyer rebates are most common. With so many new communities going up around Phoenix, Buckeye, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, and Maricopa, it is worth planning for before you visit a model home. Read more in Can You Get a Rebate on a New Construction Home in Arizona?
If you are selling, you will typically pay the listing agent's commission, around 2.88% on average. You will also decide whether to offer compensation to the buyer's agent. Offering it can attract more buyers, especially first time buyers who may not have extra cash to pay their own agent. Talk through the tradeoffs with your listing agent before you list.
Selling in Scottsdale? See how much you could keep with a 1% listing fee.
Here is the part most buyers never hear about: in Arizona, your buyer's agent can legally rebate part of their commission to you at closing. The rebate shows up as a credit on your settlement statement, so it lowers the cash you need to close.
With RebateAZ, buyers can receive 1% to 2% of the purchase price back at closing, depending on the commission structure. On a $450,000 home, that is $4,500 to $9,000. Rebates toward the higher end are most common on new construction, where builder compensation is higher. You can use it to:
If you are financing, your lender's rules decide how the credit can be applied. Learn more in Is a Realtor Rebate Legal in Arizona? and How Much Rebate Do You Get on a $500,000 Home?
First time buyer? A rebate can be combined with down payment assistance. See Arizona First Time Home Buyer Programs (2026).
About 5.71% of the sale price in total, according to Clever Real Estate's August 2026 survey: roughly 2.88% to the listing agent and 2.83% to the buyer's agent.
Often, yes. Sellers can still agree to pay the buyer's agent. It is just negotiated directly now instead of being posted on the MLS.
Yes. Commissions in Arizona are always negotiable, on both the buying and selling side.
Yes. Commission rebates are legal in Arizona when disclosed and handled through escrow. See How Commission Rebates Work in Arizona.
Usually, yes. Most Arizona production builders budget for buyer agent compensation, and it is often higher than on resale homes. Just make sure your agent is registered with the builder on your first visit.
Sources: Clever Real Estate, Average Realtor Commission Fees in Arizona (August 2026); National Association of Realtors, What the NAR Settlement Means for Home Buyers and Sellers.
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