Typical Real Estate Compensations:

Buying and selling a house typically involves two agents:
  ~Listing agent: Represents the seller and markets the property.
   ~Buyer's agent: Assists the buyer in finding and purchasing a home.
In most cases, compensation could be up tp 6% ( or higher) of the sale price is split between these agents. This means:
   ~Seller pays: Around 3% of the sale price, which comes directly out of their equity.
   ~Buyer Agents Compensation  : The remaining 3%  could be paid by Seller's to the buyer's  agent during negotiations, it ultimately affects the final net amount the seller receives.
For instance, on a $400,000 home, the seller may pay  around $24,000 in Compensations  impacting their overall profit. It's important to note that compensation rates are negotiable, and alternative arrangements like flat fees exist.

*Based on a 3% listing fee. Savings based on the average listing agent compensation and a reasonable concession to the buyer's closing cost.