STRAIGHTFORWARD PROBATE LISTING FEES

Georgia Probate Realtor Fees and Included Services

Most Georgia probate realtor fees fall within a total real estate commission range of 5% to 6% of the sale price. The exact fee is agreed to in writing and reflects the property, the estate’s needs and the services included in the listing plan.

A CLEAR RANGE BEFORE YOU COMMIT

What the 5%–6% Total Commission Means

5%–6%

Typical Total Real Estate Commission

The written listing proposal explains the exact commission and how it is allocated. Depending on the agreement, the total may include the listing brokerage fee and any seller-approved buyer-broker compensation.

Simple Commission Examples

$300,000 sale: $15,000 at 5% or $18,000 at 6%

$500,000 sale: $25,000 at 5% or $30,000 at 6%

$750,000 sale: $37,500 at 5% or $45,000 at 6%

These examples show commission only. They do not include taxes, closing costs, liens, repairs, concessions or other property-specific expenses.

Important: Real estate commissions are negotiable and are not set by law. The estate approves the commission, any offer of buyer-broker compensation and all material listing terms in writing. Real estate commissions are negotiable and are not set by law. For additional information, review the National Association of Realtors’ guide to current compensation practices for buyers and sellers.

FULL-SERVICE PROBATE LISTING SUPPORT

What Is Included With the Listing

The estate receives a complete listing plan rather than a limited-service package. Services are tailored to the property and authorized by the personal representative.

Pricing and Sale Strategy

Market analysis and pricing guidance
As-is versus preparation comparison
Estimated net-proceeds review
Open-market and guaranteed-offer comparison

Professional Marketing

Professional real estate photography
Floor plans when appropriate
Drone photography when appropriate
Listing copy and property presentation

MLS and Buyer Exposure

FMLS and Georgia MLS exposure
Distribution to major real estate websites
Coming Soon strategy when appropriate
Open-house planning when appropriate

Showing and Access Support

Professional electronic lockbox
Electronic showing requests
Appointment approval and blocked times
Buyer-agent feedback collection

Probate-Sensitive Coordination

Communication with the representative
Organized updates for multiple heirs
Support for out-of-state decision-makers
Coordination with probate and closing professionals

Offers Through Closing

Buyer qualification review
Offer and net-proceeds comparison
Negotiation and contract coordination
Property-side support through closing

Property and Transaction Costs That Are Separate

The commission covers the real estate services above. However, it does not make unrelated property or closing expenses free.

Possible Property Expenses

Repairs, cleaning and cleanout
Lawn care and ongoing maintenance
Utilities, insurance, taxes and HOA charges
Staging, specialty inspections or surveys

Possible Transaction Expenses

Attorney, probate or court expenses
Closing, title and recording charges
Liens, mortgage payoff and prorated taxes
Seller-approved concessions or other contract costs

Pay-at-close option: When available and approved, certain repair or maintenance costs may be paid from sale proceeds at closing instead of being funded upfront by heirs. These are still property expenses—not free services—and eligibility, authorization and repayment terms must be documented before work begins.

Let’s Discuss the Property and Your Next Step

Andreas will review the property, explain the recommended commission structure and prepare an estimated net-proceeds comparison before the estate decides whether to list.