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Selling a home in California typically costs 9.81% of the sale price, including REALTOR® fees, closing costs, and staging.The avg REALTOR® commission in California is 5.11% of the home’s sale price, with a potential seller concession to help cover buyer’s agent costs.

Autumn sees determined sellers open to negotiations, accepting lower prices in September through November. In winter, housing prices drop and reduced competition helps you find negotiable deals on your dream home.

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California home sales dropped to an annualized rate of 262,050, a 6.3% decrease from July. Median home prices reached $888,740, showing a 0.2% increase from the previous month.