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. 

[Matt M.]

@Jose Centeno

I’ve yet to see or hear of that type of agreement here. Seller pays realtor commission.

Only time I’ve seen different is in Schuylkill Cty, pa. Buyer paid a $300 flat fee, but I’d imagine that’s because the properties are peanuts and agents make tiny commissions.