 

{"id":302268,"date":"2026-03-23T07:51:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=302268"},"modified":"2026-03-23T07:52:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:52:03","slug":"4-5-percent-real-estate-commission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/4-5-percent-real-estate-commission\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a 4.5% Real Estate Commission?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"highlight\">The average Realtor commission is&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/777612\/average-commission-rate-realtors-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">5.46%<\/a>. With a traditional real estate agent, you have to pay a fee as high as 6%. This fee is split equally between the seller agent and the buyer agent. A discount broker can reduce this to just 4.5%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there\u2019s a way to save your hard-earned money. A 4.5 percent commission Realtor offers you the same services as a traditional broker but at a discounted rate. You can lower this fee with Houzeo\u2019s Platinum package. You can also manage your showings and offers 100% online.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div style=\"display: block ;\" class=\"home-page-quick-listing-wrapper  \" main-title=\"List on Houzeo and Save Thousands\ud83d\udcb2\" list-title=\"\" list-item-1=\"\" list-item-2=\"\" list-item-3=\"\" ql-button=\"\" minimize=\"true\" sidebar=\"\" contact-title=\"\" contact-content=\"\" siteurl_qlb=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\" cash-ql=\"false\"><\/div>\n\t<script>\t\t\n\n\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\n\t\t\tconst isMobile = window.screen.width <= 768;\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ Global flags to prevent multiple loads\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = window.quickListingCssLoaded || false;\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoaded = window.quickListingJsLoaded || false;\n\n\t\t\tconst cssURL = 'https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/css\/quick-listing-block-v3.css?v=9.8';\n\t\t\tconst jsURL  = 'https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/js\/quick-listing-block-v3.js?v=9.8';\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Load CSS immediately on mobile only\n\t\t\tif (isMobile && !window.quickListingCssLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = true;\n\t\t\t\tloadCSS(cssURL);\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Define JS loader (and CSS for desktop)\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoadfn = function () {\n\t\t\t\tif (!window.quickListingJsLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoaded = true;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ On desktop: load CSS here (lazy), since it wasn't loaded initially\n\t\t\t\t\tif (!isMobile && !window.quickListingCssLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = true;\n\t\t\t\t\t\tloadCSS(cssURL);\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(jsURL);\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Remove listener after load\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.removeEventListener(isMobile ? 'touchstart' : 'mousemove', window.quickListingJsLoadfn);\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t};\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Add the correct event listener\n\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(isMobile ? 'touchstart' : 'mousemove', window.quickListingJsLoadfn);\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Helpers\n\t\t\tfunction loadCSS(href) {\n\t\t\t\tconst link = document.createElement('link');\n\t\t\t\tlink.rel = 'stylesheet';\n\t\t\t\tlink.href = href;\n\t\t\t\tdocument.head.appendChild(link);\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) {\n\t\t\t\tconst script = document.createElement('script');\n\t\t\t\tscript.src = src;\n\t\t\t\tscript.async = true;\n\t\t\t\tdocument.head.appendChild(script);\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t});\n\t<\/script>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"rankings\"><strong>Rankings: Best 4.5% (or less) Commission Companies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_304599\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"304599\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"4.5% real estate commission\"            id=\"footable_304599\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_1025169698_304599\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_304599 ninja_table_unique_id_1025169698_304599 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table selectable striped vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_3 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_4 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_company_name \">Company Name<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_listing_fee \">Listing Fee<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_max_savings \">Max Savings<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_100_online \">100% Online<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_4 ninja_clmn_nm_5_star_reviews \">5-Star Reviews*<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"10793\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_10793\">\n            <td><a href=\"#houzeo\">Houzeo<\/a><\/td><td><strong>$499<br> Flat Fee <\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"10795\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_10795\">\n            <td><a href=\"#simple-showing\">SimpleShowing<\/a><\/td><td>1% <br> Commission<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"10796\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_10796\">\n            <td><a href=\"#prevu\">Prevu<\/a><\/td><td>1.5% <br> Commission<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"10794\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_10794\">\n            <td><a href=\"#redfin\">Redfin<\/a><\/td><td>1.5% <br> Commission<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"10797\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_10797\">\n            <td><a href=\"#ideal-agent\">Ideal Agent<\/a><\/td><td>2% <br> Commission<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"reviews\"><strong>Reviews:<\/strong> <strong>Best 4.5% (or less) Commission Companies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"houzeo\"><strong>1. Houzeo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/flat-fee-mls\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"logo image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/houzeo-2.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"logo_arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/html-tab-block-link-icon-v1.png\" alt=\"Logo-Link\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\"><abbr class=\"fiveStar\">4.9<\/abbr>\/5<\/span> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\">11,100+ Reviews<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">BEST DISCOUNT REAL ESTATE SERVICE<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udcb2 Pricing<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u26a1 Highlights<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udea9 Deal Breakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\">Houzeo dominates the discount real estate market in the Sunshine State with 236K+ active\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">homes for sale<\/a>\u00a0on its platform. You get to choose from\u00a0<strong style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\">3 packages: Silver, Gold, and Platinum<\/strong>. Here is how they differ from one another:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\">\n<li><strong style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\">Silver Package\u00a0<\/strong><strong style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\">\u2013<\/strong><strong style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"> :<\/strong>\u00a0Your home is listed on your local MLS with 24 photos for 6 months. It is also visible on Zillow, Trulia, etc. You get unlimited listing changes, open houses, and tools like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/products\/houzeo-showings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houzeo Showings<\/a>\u00a0and Houzeo offers.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\">Gold Package\u00a0<\/strong><strong style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\">\u2013<\/strong><strong style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\"> :<\/strong>\u00a0You get all the benefits in the Silver package plus maximum photos and licensed broker assistance. You also get seller disclosures and a premium yard sign that makes your listing pop.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\">Platinum Package \u2013 :<\/strong>\u00a0You get everything in the Gold Package, along with virtual full-service support and a personal concierge. Plus, all the buyer and agent calls are forwarded to you along with a 12-month listing term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\">Note:<\/strong>\u00a0Expect an additional fee of 0.5% to 1.25% at closing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\">Here are the key reasons why Houzeo is one of the top discount real estate services:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\">\n<li><strong style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\">Max Savings:<\/strong>\u00a0Houzeo&#8217;s flat fee packages help you skip agent commissions. Plus, with the Platinum package, you get professional assistance similar to that of traditional agents.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\">100% Online:<\/strong>\u00a0You can manage your listing, showings, and negotiations\u00a0from your phone with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/products\/houzeo-mobile-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houzeo Mobile App<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\">Instant Social Sharing:<\/strong>\u00a0You can post your home listing across Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and X in an instant.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\">5-Star Customer Service:<\/strong>\u00a0Houzeo has a 5-star customer support and chat service. You can access them 6 days a week.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-weight: bold !important;\">No Hidden Charges:<\/strong>\u00a0All costs are disclosed upfront on Houzeo&#8217;s website, so you don&#8217;t have to worry about any hidden fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">There are\u00a0<strong>no dealbreakers<\/strong> with Houzeo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Houzeo is rated\u00a0<strong>4.9 out of 5 stars<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?hl=en-US&amp;rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS810US810&amp;output=search&amp;q=Houzeo+Corp&amp;ludocid=15411689634035941808&amp;lsig=AB86z5UTj1JDVCbETa02EQDFX9FB&amp;kgs=f52ee7d4661cd524&amp;shndl=-1&amp;source=sh\/x\/kp\/local&amp;entrypoint=sh\/x\/kp\/local#lkt=LocalPoiReviews&amp;lrd=0x89c2598d9eebf5c5:0xd5e15211494841b0,1,,,,\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Our Take:<\/strong>\u00a0We recommend Houzeo\u2019s Gold plan for most home sellers. It combines Houzeo\u2019s advanced technology, maximum exposure, 5-star customer service, and virtual broker assistance. Plus, you can save 2% to 5% on commissions at closing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Houzeo is a Flat Fee MLS listing service that lets you sell your home without any agent commission. It offers the best combination of maximum savings, advanced technology, 5-star customer support, and listing exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Houzeo\u2019s Bronze package is priced at $399. The Silver package is priced at $399 + 0.5% (minimum $999) , and the Gold package is priced at $429 + 0.5% (minimum $999) at closing. The full-service Platinum package is priced at $499 + 1% (minimum $999) at closing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"simple-showing\"><strong>2. Simple Showing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simpleshowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"Simple Showing logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Simple-showing-logo.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"logo_arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/html-tab-block-link-icon-v1.png\" alt=\"Logo-Link\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\"><abbr class=\"fiveStar\">4.9<\/abbr>\/5<\/span> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\">110+ Reviews<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">LIMITED COVERAGE<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: 1% Commission<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udcb2Pricing<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u26a1 Highlights<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udea9Deal Breakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>SimpleShowing is a licensed full-service brokerage with just one package:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1% Listing Fee: <\/strong>This package provides full-service support from licensed agents who can assist you in your sale, right from listing to closing. You also get help with the paperwork for selling a house\u00a0and can schedule home tours online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Here\u2019s what stands out about SimpleShowing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Maximum Exposure: <\/b>Your home gets\u00a0listed on the MLS and various national websites, including Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, etc.<\/li>\n<li><b>No Upfront Costs: <\/b>You need not pay any fee to list your property. The 1% amount is deducted from the selling price after the sale is closed.<\/li>\n<li><b>End-to-End Agent Support: <\/b>SimpleShowing offers pre-listing consultation, ongoing support, and contract assistance throughout the selling process.<\/li>\n<li><b>Access to Professional Photographers: <\/b>You can use their professional photographers to get the best photos of your home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>SimpleShowing has the following downsides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High Listing Fees: <\/strong>You need to pay at least $5,000 as the listing fee, which is quite high, especially for a lower-priced home.<\/li>\n<li><b>Limited Agent Pool: <\/b>\u00a0You can&#8217;t switch agents if any issues arise with your assigned representative.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited Coverage: <\/strong>They offer their services only in Georgia, Florida, and Texas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>SimpleShowing has<strong> 4.9 out of 5<\/strong> stars on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=simpleshowing+reviews&amp;sca_esv=3be0da9a979a763a&amp;rlz=1C1CHBF_enIN1098IN1098&amp;ei=BXZuZ9H3IqmH0PEP8aDv-Ac&amp;oq=simpleshowing+revoews&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFXNpbXBsZXNob3dpbmcgcmV2b2V3cyoCCAAyCRAAGLADGA0YHjIIEAAYsAMY7wVIyAlQAFgAcAF4AJABAJgBAKABAKoBALgBAcgBAJgCAaACB5gDAOIDBRIBMSBAiAYBkAYCkgcBMaAHAA&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google<\/a> from over <strong>110<\/strong>+<strong> reviews<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><p>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<strong>Our Take: <\/strong>We recommend SimpleShowing to first-time home sellers for their their full-service support. However, their fees are on the higher side compared to some Flat Fee services that offer more tools at a lower cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SimpleShowing is headquartered in Atlanta. It is a licensed broker in Georgia, Florida, and Texas. Its 1% listing fee gets you a home valuation, professional photos, and paperwork assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SimpleShowing has a 5-star rating on&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/profile\/simpleshowing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zillow<\/a>. Its team of experienced local agents helps you manage your real estate transaction from listing your house to closing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"prevu\"><strong>3. Prevu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/prevu-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"logo image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Prevu-image.png\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"logo_arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/html-tab-block-link-icon-v1.png\" alt=\"Logo-Link\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\"><abbr class=\"fiveStar\">5<\/abbr>\/5<\/span> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\">640+ reviews<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">Lower Commission<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: 2% Listing Fee<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udcb2 Pricing <span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u26a1 Highlights<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udea9 Deal Breakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Prevu is a full-service brokerage that is tech-enabled that offers these features for the sellers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>2% Listing Fee:<\/b> Prevu charges a 2% listing fee, which is lower than the traditional 3% fee. This does not include the buyer&#8217;s agent commission.<\/li>\n<li><b>Full-Service Agents:<\/b> Prevu agents provides a range of services, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/comparative-market-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CMA Report<\/a>, professional photography, 3D tours, and negotiation support.<\/li>\n<li><b>Digital Platform:<\/b> The company emphasizes its online platform for quickening and streamlining the home-selling process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For home buyers, Prevu primarily provides these services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Smart Buyer\u2122 Rebate:<\/b> You get a rebate of up to 1% of your home&#8217;s purchase price. However, this amount can differ from transaction to transaction.<\/li>\n<li><b>Dedicated Agents:<\/b> Your dedicated Prevu agent guides throughout the process &#8211; from viewing properties to closing deals.<\/li>\n<li><b>Technology-Driven Search:<\/b> Prevu&#8217;s platform allows you to easily search for properties and simplifies your communication with your agent.\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\">Based on our research, the benefits of Prevu are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Significant Savings for Buyers:<\/b> Your rebate can add up to thousands of dollars. You can use this money to pay closing costs and other expenses.<\/li>\n<li><b>Lower Fees for Sellers:<\/b> The 2% listing fee is a discounted amount against the traditional 3%, helping you save on commission.<\/li>\n<li><b>High Customer Satisfaction:<\/b> Prevu&#8217;s customer reviews often praise the significant savings clients make and the expertise of the agents.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\">Here are some limitations we found with Prevu:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Variable Rebate:<\/b> The rebate is &#8220;up to&#8221; 1% and not a guaranteed amount. It can be subject to minimum commission requirements.<\/li>\n<li><b>Seller Savings are Less Dramatic:<\/b> While the 2% fee is a discounted percentage, it is not as low as other flat-fee or low-commission models on the market.<\/li>\n<li><b>Hand-off Approach:<\/b> Prevu&#8217;s model often requires independence and effort from buyers. This may not be ideal for those who need guidance.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Prevu has a stellar <\/span>rating<span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0of <strong>5 out of 5 <\/strong>on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Prevu\/@40.7410448,-73.9874657,17z\/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x89c259a21814e84b:0xf02c3c39189382eb!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c25a18440df38d:0x41db57ca0d7213a0!8m2!3d40.7410448!4d-73.9848854!16s%2Fg%2F11ddzkwvwk?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/prevu-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prevu Reviews<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Is it a good idea to choose Prevu? Read the comprehensive review to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><p><b>\ud83d\udc49 Our Take: <\/b>Prevu offers a discounted, full-service experience for sellers. The agents provide professional marketing and transaction support for a reduced listing fee. For buyers, the company provides expert agent assistance and a significant \"Smart Buyer Rebate\" of up to 1% of the purchase price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prevu Real Estate is a licensed brokerage located in New York. It has highly qualified agents and over 500 positive reviews on&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=prevu+real+estate&amp;sca_esv=571814303&amp;ei=jZQjZe60IKPy4-EP0cOY-A0&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiur_LLouiBAxUj-TgGHdEhBt8Q4dUDCBA&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=prevu+real+estate&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiEXByZXZ1IHJlYWwgZXN0YXRlMgUQABiABDIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yCBAAGIoFGIYDMggQABiKBRiGA0jhDVDaAViCDHABeAGQAQCYAYICoAGvDqoBBTAuOC4yuAEDyAEA-AEBwgIKEAAYRxjWBBiwA8ICChAAGIoFGLADGEPCAhYQLhiKBRjHARjRAxjIAxiwAxhD2AEBwgIQEC4YigUYyAMYsAMYQ9gBAcICFhAuGIoFGMcBGK8BGMgDGLADGEPYAQHCAgcQABiKBRhDwgIHEAAYgAQYCuIDBBgAIEGIBgGQBg26BgQIARgI&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp#lrd=0x89c25a18440df38d:0x41db57ca0d7213a0,1,,,,\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Prevu has a small team of agents who deal with many clients. This may limit your ability to select an agent of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"redfin\"><strong>4. Redfin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/redfin-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"logo image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Redfin-1.png\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"logo_arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/html-tab-block-link-icon-v1.png\" alt=\"Logo-Link\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fourStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\"><abbr class=\"fourStar\">3.4<\/abbr>\/5<\/span> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\">1000+ reviews<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">DISCOUNT BROKERAGE<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: 1-2%<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udcb2Pricing<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u26a1 Highlights<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udea9 Deal Breakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\">Redfin charges a reduced commission with optional financing for home improvements. Here are the details:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Discounted Listing: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Redfin charges a minimum 2% discounted listing fee. This fee is further reduced to 1% if you also buy a home with a Redfin agent within 365 days. However, you are eligible for this percentage-based commission only if it exceeds their minimum fee requirement.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Redfin Concierge:<\/b> The Concierge Service prepares your home for the market with a customized plan. It costs 3% and includes staging, house cleaning, painting, and more hands-on services to ensure that your home is in top shape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Here are some advantages of choosing Redfin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Professional Marketing:<\/b> Professional photography and 3D walkthroughs are a part of Redfin&#8217;s standard listing. This enhances your home&#8217;s online presence.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Intuitive Tech: <\/strong>Redfin sellers get a personal real-time dashboard showing how many buyers are viewing their home and what actions the agent is taking to sell it. The Redfin app is also easy to use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Agent Assistance:<\/strong> Local agents know their market better and can help you secure a good deal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Here are some limitations we found with Redfin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Minimum Commission:<\/strong> Redfin charges a 2% commission if it exceeds their minimum fee requirement. The minimum fee ranges from $2,000 to $9,000, depending on the market.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Poor Service Quality:<\/strong> Redfin agents often handle a high volume of clients. This may limit personalized attention and reduce the range of services you receive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bad Customer Experiences:<\/strong> According to customer feed, Redfin agents are criticized for often being unreachable and unprofessional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Redfin has an average rating of <strong>\u00a03.4 out of 5 stars <\/strong>from 1000+ reviews on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/brands\/redfin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yelp<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check\u00a0<strong style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\"><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/redfin-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Redfin Reviews<\/a> <\/strong>for more comprehensive analysis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><p><strong style=\"font-weight: 600; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: 0.4px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\">\ud83d\udc49Our Take: <\/strong><span style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.4px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\">When you opt for Redfin, you can save on the 3% listing agent's commission. However, you will still have to pay a considerable amount of money for their 2% fee. Moreover, you will have to undertake a lot of the task yourself since you will be working with discount real estate agents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Redfin was headquartered in Seattle in 2002 by Mr. David Eraker. It covers 80+ markets in the US. They have an operating business license in New York as Redfin Real Estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It provides an elaborate listing agreement with a marketing plan for your home. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the agent\u2019s professionalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"ideal-agent\"><strong>5. Ideal Agent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/ideal-agent-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"logo image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IdealAgent-logo-800-400.png\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"logo_arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/html-tab-block-link-icon-v1.png\" alt=\"Logo-Link\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ratingStarSingle fiveStar\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoRightCount\"><abbr class=\"fiveStar\">4.9<\/abbr>\/5<\/span> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\">6,350+ Reviews<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">Agent Matching Service<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: 2% of Sale Price<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udcb2 Pricing <span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u26a1 Highlights<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83d\udea9 Deal Breakers<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Ideal Agent is an agent matching company. It offers a single listing package for sellers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2% Commission:<\/strong> Ideal Agent charges a 2% commission to the listing agent, which is lower than traditional rates (typically 2.5 &#8211; 3%). On an average home price of $400,000, you will be charged $8,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Ideal Agent stands out with several attractive offerings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Top Agents:<\/strong> The platform only works with experienced agents from major brokerages like Keller Williams Realty and RE\/MAX.<\/li>\n<li><strong>National Network:<\/strong> Coverage extends across the U.S., making it a versatile option for sellers nationwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>It\u2019s important to be aware of these potential drawbacks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Limited Savings:<\/strong> Despite the reduced listing commission, the total commission cost isn\u2019t drastically different from standard agents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agent Pool:<\/strong> In less populated areas there may be fewer agents to choose from, limiting flexibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-691da06c-7fff-1755-9d6f-5312b7a584d7\">Ideal Agent has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/idealagent.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trustpilot<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-691da06c-7fff-1755-9d6f-5312b7a584d7\"><\/span>\u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/ideal-agent-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ideal Agent Reviews<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Does Ideal Agent benefit you in the 2024 market?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><p>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<strong>Our Take:\u00a0<\/strong>The 2% listing fee is competitive, however, the buyer\u2019s agent still gets a 2.5 - 3% commission, bringing the total commission to around 4.5 - 5%. The savings are notable but not as significant as flat-fee brokers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal Agent is an agent-matching service headquartered in Florida. The company connects sellers and buyers with partner agents in its network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These agents pre-negotiate their commission&nbsp;with Ideal Agent. You will have to pay a 2% commission, from which the broker pays 25% to the company as a referral fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"how-to-choose\"><strong>How to Choose a 4.5% Commission Realtor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the factors to consider while choosing a 4.5% commission Realtor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pricing:<\/strong>\u00a0Most discount brokerages charge a minimum fee or a 4.5% commission, depending on your home\u2019s value. Ensure that this minimum fee doesn\u2019t take away the lion\u2019s share of the profits from your home sale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology:<\/strong>\u00a0Opt for a company that uses cutting-edge technology. It should have a user-friendly website and an advanced tech stack. A\u00a0<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/pros\/real-estate-agents-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Realtor<\/a>\u00a0who leverages technology for marketing, data analysis, and document management can offer a more efficient service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quality of Services:<\/strong>\u00a0Interview multiple brokers from different companies to understand who offers the best services. Check agent reviews on platforms like\u00a0<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/zillow-for-sale-by-owner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zillow<\/a>\u00a0and Realtor.com.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"how\"><strong>How Does a 4.5% Real Estate Commission Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies that provide a 4.5% real estate commission offer listing fee reductions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a traditional real estate transaction, you will generally pay up to 6% real estate agent commission. This commission is shared in half between your <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/listing-agent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">listing agent<\/a> and the buyer&#8217;s agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, the discount is on the listing fee. Therefore, instead of 3%, your listing agent will list your home for a pre-negotiated fee of 1.5%. The reduced fee can easily save you thousands in commissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"savings\"><strong>How Much Can You Save With a 4.5% Commission Realtor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with a 4.5% commission realtor can save you a significant amount of money compared to the traditional 6% commission rate. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of the savings:<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_304340\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_1\" data-footable_id=\"304340\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"4.5% Commission Savings\"            id=\"footable_304340\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_2052087018_304340\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_304340 ninja_table_unique_id_2052087018_304340 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table selectable striped vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_3 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_listing_price \">Selling Price<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_2_realtor_commission \">4.5% Realtor Commission<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_6_realtor_commission \">6% Realtor Commission<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_total_savings \">Total Savings<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"10790\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_10790\">\n            <td>$200,000<\/td><td>$9,000<\/td><td>$12,000<\/td><td><strong> $3,000 <\/strong><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"10791\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_10791\">\n            <td>$500,000<\/td><td>$22,500<\/td><td>$30,000<\/td><td><strong> $7,500 <\/strong><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"10792\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_10792\">\n            <td>$750,000<\/td><td>$33,750<\/td><td>$45,000<\/td><td><strong> $11,250 <\/strong><\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"alternatives\"><strong>Alternatives to Paying a 4.5% Real Estate Commission<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flat Fee MLS:\u00a0<\/strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/flat-fee-mls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flat Fee MLS<\/a>\u00a0companies charge a standard rate to list your home on multiple listing services (MLS), an online database of homes in your region. The fee is usually set between $179 &#8211; $399.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sell to an iBuyer:<\/strong>\u00a0Many iBuyers, like Opendoor and Offerpad, purchase hundreds of homes across U.S. markets. iBuyers can be a great option if you\u2019re wondering how to\u00a0<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-my-house-fast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sell your house fast<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sell to Cash Home Buyers:<\/strong>\u00a0Individual cash home buyers and\u00a0<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/we-buy-houses-for-cash-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">companies that buy houses for cash<\/a>\u00a0in the U.S. make all-cash offers, usually within 24 to 48 hours. Cash buyers let you skip the hassle of listing on the MLS, inspection, appraisal, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Traditional Realtors: <\/strong>If you need maximum hand-holding, we recommend hiring a full-service in-person <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/best-realtors-in-the-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Realtor<\/a> or broker. You\u2019ll get all the professional help you need but won\u2019t save much on real estate agent commission, likely paying a full 5% to 6%.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"final\"><strong>Final Word<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A 4.5 percent real estate commission will help you save thousands. Make sure you speak to agents offering such discounts before choosing one. Compare fees, services, and experience to find someone who fits your requirements and budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houzeo<\/a>, you can get your home on the MLS for a small flat fee. You get access to cutting-edge tools like offers dashboard, showings management, and many more to make your selling journey easy. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"new-excerpt\"><p class=\"small-desc\">Ranking the best 4.5% commission real estate companies: 1. Houzeo - $499, 2. SimpleShowing - 1%, 3. Prevu - 1.5%, 4. Redfin - 1.5%, 5. 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