Dallas real estate commissions average 5.92% in total. See who pays, how Texas contracts handle seller-paid fees, Plano and Frisco math, and how to negotiate.
Dallas real estate commissions average about 5.9% of the sale price, divided between the listing agent and the buyer’s agent and paid by the title company at closing. Texas buyers sign a written agreement that sets their broker’s fee before the first showing. The TREC resale contract has a line, Paragraph 12A(1)(b), where you can ask the seller to pay a specific part of that fee.
Average total commission in Dallas
5.92%
of the final sale price, or $26,624 on the $449,736 median sale.
Listing agent
2.98%About $13,402 on a median-priced home
Buyer's agent
2.94%About $13,222 on a median-priced home
Rates: Clever Real Estate agent survey, Updated October 1, 2026. Median sale price: Redfin, September 2026. Clever's figures come from its semi-annual survey of agents about typical local listing and buyer-agent rates.
How Much Is the Real Estate Commission in Dallas?
Clever Real Estate’s October 1, 2026 update puts the average total commission in Dallas at 5.92%: 2.98% for the listing agent and 2.94% for the buyer’s agent. That sits above both Clever’s 5.46% national average and its 5.61% average for Texas as a whole.
Redfin’s 2.85% is the average buyer’s agent commission on Dallas metro MLS listings that offered one in the four weeks ending July 14, 2024, shortly before the MLS stopped showing those offers. Redfin measured 2.86% for the Fort Worth metro in the same period.
Every one of these is a starting point. Texas REALTORS tells its members there is no industry-standard commission rate (Texas REALTORS legal FAQ), and TREC does not regulate real estate fees (TREC).
What Commission Costs at Dallas Prices
Redfin reported a $449,736 median sale price in Dallas in September 2026, up 3.4% from a year earlier. At 5.92%, total commission on that home is about $26,624. A 3% buyer-agent fee on the same price is about $13,492.
Dallas buyers have room to negotiate:
Redfin estimated 121.9% more sellers than buyers in the Dallas metro in September 2026, against a 62.6% surplus nationally. Fort Worth’s surplus was 108.3% (Redfin).
In the city, 40.4% of homes for sale had a price drop in September 2026, the median home took 53 days to sell, and homes sold for 96.8% of list price (Redfin).
Redfin found seller concessions in 53.3% of Dallas metro sales in the three months ending August 31, 2026, up 6.5 points from a year earlier (Redfin).
Competition still shows up on some homes. Redfin reported that 15.1% of Dallas homes sold above list price in September 2026.
The table below covers a lower-priced Dallas neighborhood, the citywide median, and Frisco to the north:
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Commission in dollars at Dallas price points
Home price
Buyer side at 3%
TurboHome flat fee
TurboHome rebate
$205,942Pleasant Grove median, September 2026Total commission at 5.92%: $12,192
$6,178
$5,000
$1,178
$449,736Citywide median, September 2026Total commission at 5.92%: $26,624
$13,492
$5,000
$8,492
$649,691Frisco median, September 2026Total commission at 5.92%: $38,462
$19,491
$10,000
$9,491
Buyer side uses a 3% planning assumption. Actual compensation is set in your buyer agreement and offer. The rebate is the buyer-agent compensation received minus TurboHome's flat fee, credited at closing with lender approval.
The medians come from Redfin’s Pleasant Grove and Frisco pages for September 2026.
Plano, Frisco, and the $500,000 Fee Line
Prices run higher in Plano and Frisco, north of Dallas. Redfin reported September 2026 medians of $499,762 in Plano, with a 43-day median time on market, and $649,691 in Frisco, with 63 days (Plano, Frisco).
Plano’s median sits $238 under the line between TurboHome’s $5,000 and $10,000 fee tiers. On a $499,762 purchase with 3% buyer-agent compensation, that compensation is about $14,993, and the TurboHome rebate is about $9,993 after the $5,000 fee. Above $500,000 the fee steps up to $10,000, so check which tier your target price falls in before you set a budget.
Who Pays the Commission in Dallas?
The seller pays the listing broker under the listing agreement, and Clever notes that the fee comes out of the seller’s proceeds at closing.
Your broker’s fee is set in your buyer agreement. You can ask the seller to cover it in three ways under the TREC One to Four Family Residential Contract, revised January 3, 2025 (TREC):
Paragraph 12A(1)(b): the seller pays a specific amount or percentage toward your broker’s fee.
Paragraph 12A(1)(c): the seller pays a set amount toward other buyer expenses.
A separate agreement: the listing broker can agree to pay your broker under a compensation agreement between brokers, such as Texas REALTORS form TXR 2402.
Paragraphs 12A(1)(a) and 12A(2) state that each party pays the brokerage fees it has agreed to pay. Texas REALTORS advises that when the seller’s payment is written into Paragraph 12A(1)(b), a separate seller compensation agreement (TXR 2401) is not needed, and using both would create a duplicate obligation (Texas REALTORS).
What Changed for Dallas Buyers Since 2024
Three rounds of changes reached Dallas buyers in about 16 months:
August 17, 2024: the NAR settlement. Offers of buyer-agent pay came off the MLS, buyers began signing written agreements before touring, and your agent cannot receive more than the agreed amount from any source (NAR).
January 3, 2025: new TREC contract forms. The resale contract added Paragraph 12A(1)(b) for seller payment of the buyer’s broker fee, and the broker information section now asks agents to disclose compensation as a percentage or a dollar amount (TREC).
January 1, 2026: SB 1968. Texas law now requires a written agreement before an agent shows you a residential property, or before presenting your offer if you never tour (TREC).
Under SB 1968 the agreement must list the services, the end date, whether it is exclusive, whether the agent represents you, the broker’s compensation and how it is figured, and a conspicuous statement that compensation is not set by law and is fully negotiable. A showing-only agreement can last 14 days at most, cannot be exclusive, and does not make the agent your representative.
Before any of this, the first time you discuss a specific property, a Texas license holder must give you TREC’s Information About Brokerage Services form (TREC).
Where the Commission Goes After Closing
Your title company handles the money. Each broker sends it a Commission Disbursement Authorization that states the fee owed (Texas REALTORS guide to Paragraph 12), and the settlement agent pays out the amounts listed on the Closing Disclosure (TDI form T-64). The Texas Department of Insurance says the title premium includes the closing charge, and you can choose any title company (TDI).
Payment goes to each brokerage, which then pays its agent. TREC notes that your buyer agreement is with the broker, and TREC cannot force a broker to release you from it (TREC FAQ). Read the end date and cancellation terms before you sign.
How to Negotiate Commission in Dallas
Put the request in writing at each step:
Compare fees before touring. Ask several brokers for the amount or rate in writing and what it includes.
Fill in Paragraph 12A(1)(b). Name the dollar amount or percentage you want the seller to pay toward your broker’s fee.
Use the seller surplus. With more than twice as many sellers as buyers in the metro and concessions in over half of sales, a seller-paid fee request is common.
Price the suburbs separately. A home in Plano or Frisco changes the dollar math and may change the TurboHome fee tier.
Ask about a rebate. A Texas buyer’s broker can return part of its compensation to you with lender approval.
Sellers can negotiate their listing fee and decide separately what to offer a buyer’s broker.
Can You Get a Commission Rebate in Texas?
Yes. TREC’s guidance says a license holder who represents only buyers may advertise a rebate of part of their compensation, provided the ad complies with TREC Rule 535.155 on any restrictions (TREC).
The buyer’s lender may restrict a rebate, according to TREC, so the broker should tell the lender and get its consent. Raise it when you apply so the credit appears on your Closing Disclosure.
How TurboHome Handles Commission in Dallas
TurboHome is a flat-fee buyer’s brokerage with a Texas brokerage license. You pay a set fee tied to the purchase price, and eligible buyer-agent compensation above that fee comes back to you as a TurboHome rebate at closing, subject to lender approval. The fee is $5,000 for homes up to $500,000, $10,000 from $500,001 to $1,000,000, $15,000 from $1,000,001 to $2,000,000, and $20,000 from $2,000,001 to $3,000,000.
For a local example, TurboHome’s closed deal at 5921 Logan Dr in Plano shows $9,420 saved. Your agent is an employed, licensed local Realtor, and the service includes unlimited private tours (with seller or listing-agent permission), offer strategy, negotiation, and closing support. The TurboHome rebate depends on the compensation actually received and on lender approval.
What is the average real estate commission in Dallas?
Clever Real Estate's October 1, 2026 update puts the Dallas average at 5.92% of the sale price in total, with 2.98% to the listing agent and 2.94% to the buyer's agent. Both sides are negotiable.
How do I ask a Dallas seller to pay my agent?
Use Paragraph 12A(1)(b) of the TREC resale contract, added January 3, 2025. It lets you write in a specific amount or percentage the seller will pay toward your broker's fee. Texas REALTORS says that when you use it, a separate seller compensation agreement is not needed.
Is commission different in Plano or Frisco?
Rates are negotiated deal by deal in every city. Prices differ, so the dollar amount does too. Redfin reported September 2026 medians of $499,762 in Plano and $649,691 in Frisco, compared with $449,736 in Dallas.
Do I need a written agreement before touring homes in Texas?
Yes. Since January 1, 2026, Texas license holders must sign a written agreement with a buyer before showing a residential property, or before presenting an offer if no home is shown. The agreement must state the broker's compensation and say that it is not set by law and is fully negotiable.
Who sends the commission at a Dallas closing?
The title company. Each broker gives the title company a Commission Disbursement Authorization showing its fee, and the title company pays the brokers from the closing funds.
Can a Dallas buyer get a commission rebate?
Yes. TREC says a broker who represents buyers may advertise a rebate if the ad complies with TREC Rule 535.155 on any restrictions. Your lender may restrict the rebate, so your broker should get the lender's consent before closing.
Keep more of the commission on your Dallas home
TurboHome charges a flat fee and credits eligible buyer-agent compensation above it back to you at closing. Talk with a licensed local agent about your price range.
Vinura Abeysundara is a real estate and growth professional with experience scaling homebuying platforms across Canada and the United States. Formerly Head of Growth at Zown, he now works with TurboHome and writes about homebuyer savings, flat-fee real estate, commissions, and technology in real estate.
Jake Shuler is a Texas REALTOR® with more than 10 years of real estate experience and over 200 successful transactions. As an agent at TurboHome, he helps buyers navigate the Texas housing market and writes about homebuying, negotiations, local market trends, and ways buyers can save throughout the process.
