20 states with the highest average realtor commissions

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Home sellers often feel resentful about paying realtor commission, but research shows that using a real estate agent can help them increase the profit they make by nearly $50,000 more on average than sellers who don't. 

The future of real estate broker commissions is uncertain given several rounds of litigation that question what have been customary practices in the field. The calculation of how brokers are compensated could be revised in the coming months or years.

In light of this, data from Homebay on the highest average realtor commissions reveals where the fees may change most dramatically. 

The top five states in this ranking have an average realtor commission rate of 6.04%. The average total commission on a $300,000 home in these states is $18,114.

Scroll through to see which states are in the top 20 and how they compare.

Source: Homebay

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