5 Ways to Save Thousands on Real Estate Commissions

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In 2025, significant changes to real estate commission structures have taken effect in St. Petersburg. This guide breaks down what you need to know to navigate buying or selling a home under the new rules.

In 2025, significant changes to real estate commissions have taken effect in St. Petersburg, Florida. This guide breaks down what you need to know before you sell your home under the new rules.

2026 Changes Affecting Home Sellers

What's inside the Guide:

What's changed in 2025 -- and how it impacts you
Why homeowners may no longer have to pay the buyer’s agent
How you can save thousands on commissions while still getting full service
Real examples + smart negotiation strategies
Written by a top St. Pete Realtor®

What readers and clients are saying

Testimonials

“I had no idea about this. I'm not looking to pay commissions out of pocket, so now I have a plan to avoid it!”

Danny

PINELLAS PARK

Cara

SEMINOLE

“I'm selling my house soon and feel better prepared. I also hired Steve to be my agent.”

Audrey

ST PETE

“Seriously, don't list your house until you understand these new rules about commissions."

About
the Author

I’m a local Realtor here in St. Pete, and a big part of my job is helping homeowners make confident, informed decisions. That’s why I created this guide—to explain the recent commission changes and show you how to avoid paying more than you should when selling your home. If this is your first time selling—or even your third—you deserve to know how the rules have changed and what that means for your wallet.

Steve Reynolds, Broker Associate | Realtor

DALTON WADE REAL ESTATE

260 1ST AVE S STE 200

St Pete Beach, Fl 33706

813-505-6796

steve@iownthis.town