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Your Questions Answered: FAQs About New Seller’s Agent Compensation Rules in Prosper: What Every Prosper Home Seller Needs to Know About Listing Agent Commission Changes

  • Writer: Nitin Gupta, CRS, REALTOR
    Nitin Gupta, CRS, REALTOR
  • May 25
  • 3 min read



Selling a home in Prosper? Recent industry changes to how listing agents and buyer agents are compensated could impact your selling strategy. Top Prosper REALTOR® Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, explains what the new seller’s agent compensation rules mean for you, how they affect your bottom line, and how to stay competitive in today’s evolving luxury market.


Why Are Seller’s Agent Compensation Rules Changing?

Legal settlements and regulatory reforms—particularly those affecting the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)—have restructured how real estate commissions are offered and disclosed.

Here’s what’s changed:

  • Sellers are no longer required to offer buyer-agent compensation through the MLS

  • Listing agent (seller’s agent) compensation is still negotiable and agreed upon in the listing contract

  • Offers of buyer-agent compensation are now optional and can be handled outside the MLS


FAQs About Seller’s Agent Compensation in Prosper


1. Do I still pay my listing agent in Prosper?

Yes. Listing agents are still compensated for marketing your home, negotiating on your behalf, and managing the sale. This commission is usually a percentage of the home’s final sale price and is negotiated when you sign the listing agreement.


2. Am I required to pay a buyer’s agent commission?

No. As of the new rules, you are not required to offer commission to a buyer’s agent. However, many sellers still choose to offer it to remain competitive—especially in a high-demand market like Prosper.


3. Can I negotiate my listing agent’s commission?

Yes. Like always, listing commissions are fully negotiable and depend on the services your agent provides, including:

  • Home staging and photography

  • Digital marketing and paid advertising

  • Open houses, agent outreach, and luxury marketing networks

  • Representation in negotiations and inspection resolution


4. If I don’t offer buyer-agent compensation, how does the buyer’s agent get paid?

If you don’t offer buyer-agent compensation, that agent may:

  • Ask the buyer to pay directly

  • Request that the buyer builds the commission into their offer

  • Negotiate with the listing agent or seller during the contract process

In Prosper, where many buyers use agents, not offering buyer-agent compensation could limit your buyer pool unless your pricing reflects that.


5. How does this impact my listing in Prosper’s luxury market?

Prosper is a competitive, high-end market where buyer agents are still heavily involved. Choosing not to offer a buyer-agent commission could result in:

  • Fewer showings

  • Reduced interest from out-of-state buyers using full-service agents

  • Offers requesting seller-paid concessions to cover buyer-agent compensation

Nitin Gupta helps Prosper sellers navigate this balance and determine if offering compensation aligns with your goals.


6. Is it still worth hiring a full-service listing agent?

Absolutely. With these changes, sellers need an experienced agent now more than ever.

Top agent Nitin Gupta provides:

  • Luxury marketing plans tailored to Prosper’s buyer demographic

  • Strategic pricing and guidance on buyer-agent compensation scenarios

  • Support through staging, negotiations, and post-offer logistics

  • A strong network of affluent and relocating buyers


What Sellers in Prosper Should Do Next

✅ Consult early with a local listing expert to evaluate your options

✅ Review listing and buyer-agent compensation scenarios based on your price point

✅ Request a full net sheet to understand how compensation affects your proceeds

✅ Stay competitive by using strategic pricing and marketing, especially if you reduce or eliminate buyer-agent commission


Work with Nitin Gupta to Sell Smarter in Prosper

Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, is one of Prosper’s leading listing agents with a strong background in relocation, luxury home sales, and new construction. He brings clarity, professionalism, and negotiation power to every transaction.



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