Who pays the buyer's agent when I sell my Cartersville house now, and do I have to offer anything?

Buyer's agent compensation in a Cartersville sale is negotiated directly between you and your listing agent rather than published automatically on the MLS, following the 2024 changes to how real estate commissions are handled nationally. You are not required to offer buyer-agent compensation, though doing so can affect how competitively your listing draws showings. Joel Boss walks sellers through the tradeoffs before you decide what, if anything, to offer.