Before you listed, you ran the math. Sale price, minus what you owe, minus the commission, and that's your number. Here's the problem: the commission is the only cost most sellers ever count, and it's not the one that surprises them at closing. In this video, I go through what's actually on a settlement statement, the one line item sellers underestimate most, and why anyone quoting you a national average for what it costs to sell is guessing. Watch my video before you sign a listing agreement.