2.5% Real Estate Direct does it in my area and the way it looks in MLS is that they get 0.5% and selling agent 2% !

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Interview a few agents on what they offer and why.  You'll be surprised that paying more doesn't mean you make less in many cases.

Excellent point, Clem.

You often get what you pay for.  Do you think you will get as much for 2.5% as you would for 4-7%?

Also, consider the comment above about the selling agent gets 2% and the 0.5% goes to the buyer's agent.  If I was a buyer's agent, how much incentive do I have to bring my buyer to your home over the home that will pay me 2-3.5%? 

Kent,

The "selling agent" is the buyer's agent -- as opposed to the listing agent. 

It's a "term of art" in realtor-speak that is often confused, even by the folks taking their real estate salesperson's exam.

To clarify:

selling agent = the buyer's agent

listing agent = the seller's agent

Your point is well taken, nonetheless.  If I were a buyer's agent, I'dstill  rather get 3% or 3.5% than 2% that would be earned by the buyer's agent in the scenario described by one of the earlier responders.