You can always shop for brokers that will list your house cheaper. There are several websites that will list your house for 1.5% - 2.0% or sell it on your own (FSBO no commission). When we bought our house, we asked our realtor to lower her commission and the buyer agreed (4% instead the usual 6%) so we can be within our price range. They gladly accommodated us. Tough times call for tough measures. Good Luck
