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What commission do Miami agents charge, and is it negotiable?
Direct answer
In Florida, real estate commission is negotiable. NAR's required disclosure says compensation "is not set by law and is fully negotiable," and no Florida statute setting a commission rate or fee was found in Chapter 475. NAR settlement changes to MLS policy took effect August 17, 2024.
National Association of Realtors, Settlement FAQs; Florida Statutes Chapter 475. Both checked October 29, 2026. Method
What are the numbers behind it?
| 2024 NAR settlement change | Detail |
|---|---|
| MLS policy changes effective | August 17, 2024; MLSs that opted in had until September 16, 2024 to implement |
| Offers of compensation | May no longer be communicated or published on an MLS |
| Buyer agreements | MLS participants working with buyers need a written agreement before touring a home |
Source: SEFMLS / MIAMI REALTORS®, September 27, 2022 through September 28, 2026. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Totals and medians only, no client names or addresses. Properties counted were listed or sold by various MLS participants, not necessarily by Gatien Salaun or Coldwell Banker Realty.
In more detail
Does Florida law set a commission rate?
No Florida statute setting a commission rate or fee was found in Chapter 475, checked October 29, 2026. That is a search finding, not a legal opinion. A real estate attorney confirms it for one transaction.
How was this counted?
Counted from the same MLS data as every figure on this site, for the stated window and boundary. Medians are withheld below 5 closings.
Canonical facts: Boundary