In Canada, there are different fee structures in different jurisdictions, while in the U.S., agents generally charge a commission of five or six per cent. But in Canada, the fee paid to the buyer's agent is baked into the price of the home, while a seller can negotiate with their agent and get a better fee. In the United States, real estate associations want the courts to come to the same conclusion and force wholesale change in the way Realtors charge their fees when a home is sold