How Real Estate Agent Commissions Work in Fort Worth
Fort Worth real estate commissions average 5.61% in total. See who pays, costs at Fort Worth prices, new-build contracts, and how to negotiate in 2026.
Fort Worth real estate commissions average about 5.6% of the sale price, divided between the listing agent and the buyer’s agent and paid by the title company at closing. Homes cost about $120,000 less at the median than in Dallas, so the same rate produces a smaller fee in dollars. Texas buyers set their broker’s fee in a written agreement before touring, and can ask the seller or builder to pay it in the contract.
Average total commission in Fort Worth
5.61%
of the final sale price, or $18,504 on the $329,843 median sale.
Listing agent
2.75%About $9,071 on a median-priced home
Buyer's agent
2.87%About $9,466 on a median-priced home
Rates: Clever Real Estate agent survey, Updated October 1, 2026. Median sale price: Redfin, September 2026. Clever's Fort Worth rates match its Texas statewide average, so read them as a Texas benchmark that local agents may price above or below.
How Much Is the Real Estate Commission in Fort Worth?
Clever Real Estate’s October 1, 2026 update lists an average total commission of 5.61% in Fort Worth: 2.75% for the listing agent and 2.87% for the buyer’s agent. Clever’s survey drew on 41 agents in Texas. Clever reports the same 5.61% total for Texas as a whole, so the Fort Worth figure works as a statewide benchmark.
Other published figures measure commission in different ways:
Redfin’s 2.86% is the average buyer’s agent commission on Fort Worth metro MLS listings that offered one in the four weeks ending July 14, 2024, just before those offers came off the MLS. Clever also found that Fort Worth listing commissions typically range from 1.00% to 4.00% (Clever).
None of these rates is fixed. TREC does not regulate real estate fees, which are set by agreement (TREC), and Texas REALTORS says there is no industry-standard rate (Texas REALTORS legal FAQ).
What Commission Costs at Fort Worth Prices
Redfin reported a $329,843 median sale price in Fort Worth in September 2026, down 1.5% from a year earlier. At 5.61%, total commission on that home is about $18,504. A 3% buyer-agent fee on the same price is about $9,895.
That makes Fort Worth the lower-priced side of DFW:
Redfin estimated 108.3% more sellers than buyers in the Fort Worth metro in September 2026: 12,543 sellers against 6,023 buyers (Redfin).
Clever’s market heat index rated Fort Worth a strong buyer’s market, 22 out of 100, as of September 30, 2026.
In the city, 41.1% of homes for sale had a price drop in September 2026, and the median home took 51 days to sell. Homes still sold for 98.0% of list price, and 15.5% sold above list.
Redfin’s seller-concession data does not break out Fort Worth. In the neighboring Dallas metro, 53.3% of sales included a concession in the three months ending August 31, 2026 (Redfin).
Here is the math at three price points, from a lower-priced Fort Worth area to the suburb of Keller:
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Commission in dollars at Fort Worth price points
Home price
Buyer side at 3%
TurboHome flat fee
TurboHome rebate
$220,000Southeast Fort Worth median, August 2026Total commission at 5.61%: $12,342
$6,600
$5,000
$1,600
$329,843Citywide median, September 2026Total commission at 5.61%: $18,504
$9,895
$5,000
$4,895
$690,421Keller median, September 2026Total commission at 5.61%: $38,733
$20,713
$10,000
$10,713
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 Southeast Fort Worth page for August 2026 and its Keller page for September 2026.
Suburban Prices and the TurboHome Fee Tiers
Nearby suburbs straddle the $500,000 line where TurboHome’s fee changes from $5,000 to $10,000. Redfin reported a September 2026 median of $486,268 in Mansfield and $690,421 in Keller (Mansfield, Keller).
At Mansfield’s median, 3% buyer-agent compensation is about $14,588, and the TurboHome rebate is about $9,588 after the $5,000 fee. At Keller’s median, the same 3% is about $20,713, and the TurboHome rebate is about $10,713 after the $10,000 fee. Check which tier your target price falls in before you set a budget.
New Construction and Builder-Paid Compensation
New homes are a large part of what DFW buyers see. Realtor.com found that new construction made up 31.0% of Dallas-Fort Worth listings from January through June 2026. New-home asking prices ran 9.8% above existing homes, and new listings spent a median of 68 days on the market (Realtor.com).
Builders set their own policies on paying a buyer’s broker. Before you visit a model home or sales office, ask the builder in writing:
Does it pay a buyer’s broker, and how much?
Does your agent need to register you or attend the first visit?
Is any incentive tied to using the builder’s preferred lender or title company?
TREC applied its January 3, 2025 contract changes to all of its contract forms unless specified otherwise, and its list of updated forms includes the New Home Contract for incomplete construction (TREC 23-19) and for completed construction (TREC 24-19) (TREC). Have your agent confirm where the builder’s payment to your broker is written into the contract you sign.
Who Pays the Commission in Fort Worth?
The seller pays the listing broker, and Clever notes the fee is deducted from the seller’s proceeds at closing. Clever adds that if the seller does not cover the buyer’s agent, the buyer owes that fee on top of the price and closing costs.
Your buyer agreement sets what your broker earns. In a resale offer, Paragraph 12A(1)(b) of the TREC resale contract lets you write in a specific amount or percentage the seller will pay toward that fee. Texas REALTORS says a separate seller compensation agreement is not needed when you use that paragraph (Texas REALTORS).
What Changed for Fort Worth Buyers Since 2024
Fort Worth buyers now work under three sets of rules:
NAR settlement, August 17, 2024. Buyer-agent compensation offers left the MLS, and your agent cannot be paid more than the amount in your agreement from any source (NAR).
TREC contract update, January 3, 2025. Contracts gained a line for the seller to pay part or all of the buyer’s broker fee, and agents disclose compensation as a percentage or dollar amount (TREC).
SB 1968, January 1, 2026. A license holder needs a signed agreement before showing you a residential property, or before presenting your offer if you skip tours (TREC).
The SB 1968 agreement must name the services, the end date, whether it is exclusive, whether the agent represents you, and the broker’s compensation and how it is calculated. It must also state in conspicuous language that compensation is not set by law and is fully negotiable. A showing-only agreement is non-exclusive, lasts no more than 14 days, and does not make the agent your representative.
Texas license holders also give you TREC’s Information About Brokerage Services form at the first substantive conversation about a specific property (TREC).
Where the Commission Goes After Closing
The title company pays both brokerages from the closing funds. The settlement agent disburses the amounts shown on the Closing Disclosure (TDI form T-64), and the Texas Department of Insurance says the Texas title premium already includes the closing charge. You can choose your own title company (TDI).
Each brokerage then pays its agent. HomeLight notes that both agents typically share a percentage of their commission with their sponsoring broker (HomeLight).
How to Negotiate Commission in Fort Worth
Start with price and paperwork:
Get written quotes. Ask more than one broker for the fee, the services, and the agreement length before your first tour.
Compare Fort Worth and Dallas in dollars. The same rate costs less on a lower price, so run the numbers for each area you are shopping.
Write the seller request into your offer. Use Paragraph 12A(1)(b) for resale homes, with the amount stated.
Pin down builder terms early. Get the builder’s broker-payment policy in writing before the first visit.
Check the fee tier. Suburbs near $500,000 can land on either side of TurboHome’s fee line.
Ask about a rebate. A Texas buyer’s broker can return part of its pay to you with lender consent.
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. According to TREC, 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).
TREC also says the lender may restrict a rebate. Your broker should tell the lender and get its consent, so raise the rebate when you apply for the loan.
How TurboHome Handles Commission in Fort Worth
TurboHome is a flat-fee buyer’s brokerage with a Texas brokerage license. You pay a set fee based on 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.
Fort Worth’s $329,843 citywide median falls in the $5,000 tier. 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 Fort Worth?
Clever Real Estate's October 1, 2026 update lists 5.61% in total for Fort Worth, with 2.75% to the listing agent and 2.87% to the buyer's agent. Those are the same rates Clever reports for Texas as a whole, so treat them as a statewide benchmark. Local agents may quote more or less.
Is commission cheaper in Fort Worth than in Dallas?
In dollars, usually yes, because homes cost less. Redfin's September 2026 median was $329,843 in Fort Worth and $449,736 in Dallas. A 3% buyer-agent fee is about $9,895 on the Fort Worth median and about $13,492 on the Dallas median.
Does a builder pay my agent on a new home?
Some builders do and some do not, and terms vary by builder. Ask the builder in writing before your first visit whether it pays a buyer's broker, how much, and what registration it requires. TREC's January 3, 2025 contract changes also apply to its two new home contracts.
Do I need a written agreement before touring homes in Texas?
Yes. Since January 1, 2026, a Texas license holder must have a written agreement with you before showing you a residential property, or before presenting your offer if you never tour. It must state the broker's pay and say that compensation is not set by law and is fully negotiable.
Does the TurboHome fee change near $500,000?
Yes. The TurboHome fee is $5,000 for homes up to $500,000 and $10,000 from $500,001 to $1,000,000. Mansfield's September 2026 Redfin median of $486,268 sits in the $5,000 tier, and Keller's $690,421 sits in the $10,000 tier.
Can a Fort Worth 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 limit the rebate, so your broker should get the lender's consent before closing.
Keep more of the commission on your Fort Worth 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.
