How Much Can You Save Selling in Atlanta?
By Caroline McMeans · October 8, 2026
On the median Atlanta sale of $425,000, a 3% listing commission is $12,750. Homepoint's flat fee is $5,000, paid at closing, so the seller keeps $7,750 more.
Savings at every price
A percentage commission grows with the sale price. A flat fee doesn't, so the gap widens as the price rises.
| Sale price | Commission at 3% | You keep with the $5,000 fee |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $7,500 | $2,500 |
| $350,000 | $10,500 | $5,500 |
| $425,000 Atlanta median sale | $12,750 | $7,750 |
| $500,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 |
| $750,000 | $22,500 | $17,500 |
| $1,000,000 | $30,000 | $25,000 |
Over the last 90 days, the median Atlanta home sold in 28 days. The fee is due at closing however long the sale takes.
Savings by neighborhood
At each neighborhood's median sale price, an Alpharetta seller keeps $4,305 more than a Grant Park seller. Decatur's median is the lowest of the four, so its savings are the smallest.
| Neighborhood | Median sale price | Commission at 3% | You keep with the $5,000 fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Park | $595,000 | $17,850 | $12,850 |
| West Midtown | $497,500 | $14,925 | $9,925 |
| Alpharetta | $738,500 | $22,155 | $17,155 |
| Decatur | $339,750 | $10,193 | $5,193 |
What the $5,000 includes
- Licensed agent and pricing guidance
- Professional photos and floor plans
- Sign and smart lockbox
- MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com and Redfin
- Offer review and negotiation
- Transaction coordination through closing
Nothing is due upfront. The listing agreement runs three months with no cancellation fees. Homepoint serves sellers in Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia.
Before you sign any listing agreement
- Get the fee in writing.
- Ask what is due upfront and what is due at closing.
- Ask whether the fee changes with the sale price.
- Ask what it costs to cancel.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Atlanta seller keep at the median price?
At the $425,000 median, a 3% commission is $12,750. With Homepoint's $5,000 fee, the seller keeps $7,750 more.
How does Grant Park compare with Alpharetta?
At Grant Park's $595,000 median, a seller keeps $12,850 more than under a 3% commission. At Alpharetta's $738,500 median, it is $17,155 more. The flat fee stays the same, so the savings grow with the price.
How fast are Atlanta homes selling?
The median Atlanta home sold in 28 days over the last 90 days.