What Is Buyer Agent Commission (BAC)?

What Is Buyer Agent Commission?

A Buyer Agent Commission (BAC) is a percentage of the sale price that a seller offers to pay a buyer's real estate agent if that agent's client purchases the home. Traditionally, sellers offered 2.5–3% to buyer agents as part of a total 5–6% commission split between listing and buyer agents.

On Buckeye Home Exchange, offering a BAC is entirely optional. You set it to whatever you choose — 0%, 1%, 2%, 2.5%, 3% — or skip it entirely. You can change it anytime from your seller dashboard.

How BAC Changed After the 2024 NAR Settlement

Following the National Association of Realtors (NAR) landmark settlement in 2024, buyer agent compensation is no longer automatically baked into the listing on the MLS. Buyers are now expected to negotiate compensation directly with their agents. This means:

Offering a BAC is optional — it is no longer a standard requirement
Buyers may pay their agent directly out of pocket
Sellers have more leverage to negotiate or decline BAC entirely
Cash buyers and self-represented buyers typically don't require BAC

ℹ️ Important: Buckeye Home Exchange is not affiliated with the MLS or NAR. BAC on our platform is displayed on your listing as information for potential buyers and their agents. We do not collect or distribute BAC — it is paid directly at closing through your title company.

Should You Offer BAC?

✓ Reasons to Offer BAC (2–3%)

Attracts buyers who are working with agents (still the majority of buyers)
Agents may actively show your listing to clients if BAC is offered
Expands your potential buyer pool significantly
Buyer agents are experienced negotiators — they can help close deals

✓ Reasons to Offer 0% BAC

Maximizes your net proceeds
Cash buyers and self-represented buyers don't require it
In hot markets, motivated buyers will contact you regardless
Buyers can negotiate BAC directly with their agent

How BAC Works on Buckeye Home Exchange

When you set up your listing, you can optionally enter a BAC percentage. This is displayed prominently on your listing so buyers and their agents know what compensation is available. The BAC is paid at closing through the title company — Buckeye Home Exchange does not collect or process BAC.

You can change your BAC at any time from your seller dashboard without any additional fee.

What Is Buyer Agent Commission (BAC)?