Buy without a buyer agent

[Michael Stole]

If I place an offer without using a buyer agent, it is accepted and eventually closes, can the seller save the 3% buyer agent commission? Or the listing agent gain all the 6% commission?

[Chris Calabrese]

It depends on the listing agreement between the agent and the seller. They usually get all 6%, but in SC we have a variable listing option where they can agree to take less, say 4.5%, if they find the buyer. It gives them incentive to procure a buyer themselves.