What Is the Realtor Commission in Duval County, FL? (2026)
On realtor commission in Duval County: The real estate commission in Duval County, FL has two components: (1) the listing-side commission (2.5–3%), paid to your listing agent, and (2) the buyer-agent commission (2–2.5%), paid to the buyer's agent at closing. On a median Duval County home at $310,000, the combined traditional commission is $15,500–$17,050. After the 2024 NAR settlement, buyer-agent compensation is no longer mandated on the MLS, but most Duval County sellers still offer 2–2.5% to attract competitive offers. With flat fee MLS, the listing-side commission drops to $99, saving up to $9,201.
How the 2024 NAR settlement changed Duval County commissions
Effective August 2024, buyer-agent compensation is no longer required to be offered on the MLS as a condition of listing. Duval County sellers can now offer $0 buyer-agent commission, or any amount they choose. In practice, most Duval County sellers continue to offer 2–2.5% because buyer agents are less likely to show homes without compensation. The NAR settlement eliminated the mandate but not the market practice.
What a 3% listing agent provides in Duval County
A traditional 3% listing agent in Duval County typically provides: comparative market analysis (CMA), professional photography, MLS listing, showing coordination, offer review and negotiation, contract preparation, and closing coordination. With flat fee MLS, you handle showings and negotiations yourself, or add our Full-Service upgrade for $495 + 1% at closing if you want licensed negotiation support.
Flat fee savings on high-value Duval County homes
With flat fee MLS, the listing-side cost is always $99 regardless of your sale price, making savings larger on higher-priced homes. On a $465,000 Duval County home, a 3% listing agent would cost $13,950, flat fee MLS saves $13,851. On a $620,000 home, the 3% fee is $18,600. You'd save $18,501.
Where a Duval County listing actually reaches
Duval County is not a single market. A listing here covers Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Baldwin. A buyer agent in any of them searches the same database, the NEFMLS. The paperwork follows the county too. Duval County files on the Northeast Florida listing form, and a neighbouring county may use a different one. Sellers comparing quotes across a county line are often comparing two different filings, not two different prices. Buyers shopping Duval County commonly look at Nassau County, Clay County, St. Johns County and Baker County as well.
Realtor commission in Duval County: common questions
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