Sammamish Real Estate Commission Rates
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Adriano Tori
Founder & Designated Broker — RexMont Real Estate · WA Lic. #27660
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Selling in Sammamish — the numbers
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What a Sammamish sale costs in Washington
The median asking price in Sammamish is $1.55M (Stats updated October 2026) and Washington excise tax on a sale at that price is $27,013. Asking prices of homes currently listed, not closed sales.
Washington REET tiers for a Sammamish sale
| Portion of sale price | State REET |
|---|---|
| Up to $525,000 | 1.10% |
| $525,001 to $1,525,000 | 1.28% |
| $1,525,001 to $3,025,000 | 2.75% |
| Above $3,025,000 | 3.00% |
| King County local REET — on the full price | 0.50% |
Each rate applies only to the slice of the price inside its tier; the seller pays at closing. Breakpoints move to $551,000, $1,551,000 and $3,051,000 for closings on or after January 1, 2027; rates unchanged.
State schedule (2023–2026 schedule) per the Washington Department of Revenue, verified October 2026. Local rate per DOR’s local REET rate table, rates effective May 2026.
Worked example at the Sammamish median
- Sale price (city median, rounded)
- $1,550,000
- Commission (5% total)
- −$77,500
- Washington REET (state + local)$19,263 state (2023–2026 schedule) + $7,750 local
- −$27,013
- Title and escrow
- −$2,400
- Pre-listing prep
- −$15,000
- Mortgage payoff (example: 35% of price)
- −$545,000
- Estimated net proceeds
- $883,088
Selling costs of $121,913 (7.9% of price), computed with the same function as the calculator below, on the 2023–2026 schedule. An estimate for planning, not a quote; your payoff, prep and title fees replace the example values.
Open the Sammamish net-proceeds calculatorFigures reviewed by Adriano Tori, Designated Broker and Owner, RexMont Real Estate · WA Lic. #27660 · market figures updated , REET schedule per the Washington Department of Revenue.
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Commission is the largest cost of selling a Sammamish home, so it deserves a clear answer instead of a vague 'it depends.' The honest version: there is no fixed or legal rate, Sammamish sellers typically pay 4.5%–6% total, and every dollar of it is negotiable. What you should compare is not the headline percentage but the net proceeds each structure produces after the home actually sells.
I am Adriano Tori, Founder & Designated Broker of RexMont Real Estate, WA Lic. #27660, with 1,242 5-star reviews and $1B+ closed across 1,200+ transactions. I quote commission against your specific property — value, marketing scope, and complexity — and show the expected net under full-service, reduced-service, and flat-fee structures so you decide on dollars in your pocket.
Commission is only part of the cost picture. To see your full wire-out number after commission, Washington excise tax, escrow, and prep, use RexMont's Sammamish net-proceeds calculator. This page focuses on how the commission piece works and what changed after the 2024 NAR settlement.
How Sammamish commission actually works
Total commission is the listing-side fee plus any concession the seller chooses to offer toward the buyer's agent. Before August 2024 those were typically bundled and advertised together in the MLS; today they are separated. The listing-side fee covers pricing strategy, prep guidance, professional photography and marketing, the MLS listing and syndication, showing coordination, offer negotiation, and transaction management through closing — the work that moves your final price.
Rate structure flexes with price. On a $2.5M Sahalee or Aldarra listing a smaller percentage still produces a large dollar fee and full-service marketing; on an $1.1M Klahanie home the percentage is often higher because the fixed costs of listing do not shrink proportionally. A broker who quotes the identical percentage regardless of price or complexity is not really pricing the engagement.
Per the NAR settlement FAQ, buyer-agent compensation is now negotiated in a written agreement and cannot be advertised in the MLS. For sellers, offering it is a marketing lever you control: in some Sammamish segments a concession widens the buyer pool and lifts the price enough to pay for itself, and in others it is unnecessary. The right call depends on inventory and demand in your specific micro-market.
Compare on net proceeds, not headline rate
The mistake is shopping commission rate in isolation. Two listings at the same price can net the seller $30K–$80K apart depending on how the offer is negotiated — contingencies, inspection response, appraisal-gap language, financing reliability, and closing terms. A fee that saves 0.5% but is attached to weaker marketing or a less experienced negotiator can quietly cost several times that in final price. Net proceeds is the only honest scoreboard.
If your goal is the lowest possible fee, RexMont gives you a straight comparison rather than a pitch. A flat-fee or limited-service listing can be right for a turnkey home in a hot segment with a confident seller — and wrong for a property that needs positioning, prep strategy, or multi-offer negotiation. Compare the structures on the Sammamish flat-fee MLS page, then model the net on the calculator.
Whatever structure you choose, get the commission terms in writing alongside the full net-proceeds estimate before you sign a listing agreement — projected sale price, listing-side fee, any buyer-agent concession, REET, title, escrow, prep, and payoff. That is the document RexMont builds on every seller consultation, so you are never guessing what your fee buys or what you will actually walk away with.
What the commission buys — and what a lower fee leaves out
Compare the work included, not just the advertised fee. Listing-side fees and buyer-agent concessions are separate, negotiable terms. Under the post–August 2024 NAR settlement structure, the seller decides whether to offer a buyer-agent concession and negotiates the amount; none of these listing models requires one.
| Fee or service | Full-service listingRexMont's Listing Program | Discount / 1% listingCategory | Flat-fee MLS entryCategory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical listing-side fee | Negotiated percentage; quoted in writing | Advertised 1%; minimums may apply | Fixed fee; add-ons vary |
| Buyer-agent concession | Seller decides; negotiated separately | Seller decides; negotiated separately | Seller decides; negotiated separately |
| Pricing from live comparables | Included | Varies — confirm scope | Typically not included |
| Preparation triage and staging plan | Included | Often an add-on | You handle it |
| Professional photography, floor plan and video | Included | Media package varies | Often an add-on |
| NWMLS entry and syndication | Included | Typically included | Included |
| Buyer-agent outreach and showings | Included | Varies — confirm scope | You handle it |
| Offer review and negotiation | Included | Varies — confirm scope | Typically not included |
| Inspection, appraisal and closing management | Included | Varies — confirm scope | You handle it |
| Cancellation terms | Varies — read the agreement | Varies — read the agreement | Varies — read the agreement |
Terms vary by brokerage, and the signed listing agreement controls. Category descriptions are not guarantees of any particular package. Confirm deliverables, minimum fees, add-ons, and cancellation charges before signing. A staging plan does not mean staging furnishings or preparation work are paid for.
Sammamishworked example at the feed's median asking price
These percentages are assumptions, not quotes, required rates, or measured local averages. Each fee row is an alternative scenario, not an additional charge. Total commission combines the listing fee and the buyer-agent concession shown; it excludes REET and other closing costs.
| Illustrative item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Assumed sale price (feed median asking price) | $1,550,000 |
| Listing-side fee at 2.5% | $38,750 |
| Listing-side fee at 3% | $46,500 |
| Buyer-agent concession if the seller offers 2% | $31,000 |
| Buyer-agent concession if the seller offers 2.5% | $38,750 |
| Total commission at 4.5% (2.5% listing + 2% buyer-side) | $69,750 |
| Total commission at 5% (2.5% listing + 2.5% buyer-side) | $77,500 |
| Total commission at 6% (3% listing + 3% buyer-side) | $93,000 |
| Dollar difference between 5% and 6% | $15,500 |
| Washington REET (graduated state tiers + King County 0.50% local) | $27,013 |
Dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar and calculated from the feed's rounded asking-price figure. REET is separate from commission and uses the 2023–2026 schedule, plus King County's 0.50% local rate. Confirm the schedule for your closing date and the local rate for property outside King County.
FAQ
Sammamish commission rates — FAQs
What is the average real estate commission in Sammamish?
There is no legal or standard rate — commission is negotiated on every listing. In practice Sammamish sellers typically pay 4.5%–6% total, structured against home value, marketing scope, and complexity. Higher-priced Sahalee, Aldarra, and Trossachs listings often carry a lower percentage because the dollar fee is already large.
Is commission negotiable in Sammamish?
Yes — it always has been, and it is illegal for brokerages to fix a rate. What matters is net proceeds, not the lowest number: a fee that buys strong marketing and experienced negotiation can return more in final price than it costs. RexMont quotes against the specific property rather than a flat rate.
How did the NAR settlement change commission in Washington?
Since August 2024, buyer-agent compensation is no longer advertised in the MLS or automatically bundled into the seller's fee. Buyers negotiate their agent's fee in a written buyer-agency agreement, and the seller decides whether to offer a concession toward it. Sellers now have more control over total commission than at any point in decades.
Do I have to pay the buyer's agent commission as a Sammamish seller?
Not automatically. Offering buyer-agent compensation is a strategic choice post-settlement. In a competitive segment a concession can widen the buyer pool and lift the price enough to pay for itself; in a hot micro-market you may not need it. RexMont models both so the decision is based on expected net.
Is a flat-fee or discount listing worth it in Sammamish?
Sometimes, on the right property with the right seller. A flat-fee model lowers the headline cost but can reduce exposure and negotiation depth. The honest test is net proceeds — see RexMont's Sammamish flat-fee MLS page for a straight comparison.
What does a 1% listing fee usually exclude?
A 1% listing fee usually refers only to the listing side, not any buyer-agent concession the seller chooses to offer. Depending on the agreement, professional photography, floor plans, video, staging guidance, hosted showings, and transaction coordination may be limited or priced separately. Minimum fees, upfront charges, and cancellation costs can also change the total. Ask for a written list of included services and add-ons, then compare the full cost and who handles pricing, negotiations, inspection issues, and closing.
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