Salt Lake City Home Buyer Rebate: How Much Cash You Get Back
Commission rebates to buyers are legal in Salt Lake City. Most buyers can get about 2% of the price back in cash at closing, roughly $12,180 on a median-priced Salt Lake City home.
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What is a commission rebate in Salt Lake City?
When you buy a home in Salt Lake City, the seller usually pays your agent a commission of around 3% of the price, already built into what you pay. A commission rebate is when your buyer's agent gives part of that back to you, in cash, at closing. It is legal in Utah, and it is your own money returned to you at no extra cost.
How much is a rebate on a Salt Lake City home?
The recent median Salt Lake City home price is about $609,000 (Redfin, Salt Lake City three-month median sale price, June 2026). A 2% buyer rebate on that is roughly $12,180, paid to you at closing. Enter your own price above to see your number.
Frequently asked questions
What is a commission rebate in Salt Lake City?
A commission rebate in Salt Lake City is when your buyer's agent returns part of the commission they earn on your purchase to you, in cash, at closing. The buyer's-agent commission is already built into the home's price, so a rebate simply hands part of that money back to you.
Are buyer commission rebates legal in Salt Lake City?
Yes. Salt Lake City follows Utah law, and commission rebates to buyers are legal in Utah. A licensed Salt Lake City agent may rebate part of their commission to the buyer they represent.
How much is a buyer rebate in Salt Lake City?
About 2% of the purchase price, paid to you at closing. On a $609,000 Salt Lake City home (the recent median) that is roughly $12,180.
Are commission rebates taxable in Salt Lake City?
Generally no. The IRS treats a buyer rebate as a reduction in the home's purchase price, not income, so you lower your cost basis instead of paying tax on it (IRS Letter Ruling 157111-06). This is general information, not tax advice.
What is the largest commission rebate I can get in Salt Lake City?
There is no legal cap in Utah. Rebates commonly run about 2% of the price, and some rebate-friendly Salt Lake City brokerages return more. On a $609,000 home a 2% rebate is about $12,180. Get the exact amount in writing before you sign a buyer-representation agreement.
Official sources
See the full Utah rebate guide and rules →
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change, so confirm the current rule with the Utah Division of Real Estate, Utah Admin. Code R162-2f-401l (linked above) before you rely on it.
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