Has it become common practice now that all buyers are expected to pay their agent the 3% commission?

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I'm in the Richmond, VA area and looking to possibly buy a house in the next 6 months. I am currently saving money towards my down payment and I will probably be in the market for a house around $400k. From what I've read online published before the changes last year, I could expect to pay around $10-12k for closing costs. Now if I have to pay my buyer agent 3% of sale, that's another $12k. Are these estimates correct? If so, I may be saving for longer than expected.

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Has it become common practice now that all buyers are expected to pay their agent the 3% commission?
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