Allentown PA Agent Fees

[Jose Centeno]

Good morning all, 

I’ll keep this brief. I will be looking at properties in the Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton region tomorrow. Agent claims that the total commission paid is 5% of the purchase price, and that the seller pays 2.5-3% of that amount. The buyer is then responsible for the rest (2% to 2.5%). Does anyone know if this is true? He claims that “things are done a little differently here (PA).” I was under the impression seller always pays commission. 
I would appreciate any insight. Thanks all.