 

{"id":317187,"date":"2026-05-20T01:06:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T05:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=317187"},"modified":"2026-05-20T01:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T05:06:30","slug":"3-percent-real-estate-commission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/3-percent-real-estate-commission\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does a 3 Percent Real Estate Commission Work in 2024?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"highlight\">Whether you are selling a single-family house or a luxury condo, you pay around <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/777612\/average-commission-rate-realtors-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">6%<\/a> in commissions. That&#8217;s a whopping $24,000 on a $400,000 home. But, other than the commissions there are additional <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-a-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">costs involved in selling a home<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the cost to sell a house ranges from 8% to 10% of the transaction price. These consist of <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-are-closing-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">closing costs<\/a> and agent commissions. Adding seller concessions and home staging increases this cost to 12% to 15% of the sale price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A top discount broker can offer all the traditional services at a 3% total commission rate. This includes the listing and buyer agent commissions. On the other hand, FSBO companies like Houzeo help you list your home on the MLS for a flat fee.<\/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 FSBO on MLS\" list-item-1=\"Save thousands in commissions\" list-item-2=\"100% online platform\" list-item-3=\"5-star customer service\" 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 ? 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['touchstart'] : ['mousemove', 'scroll'];\n\n\t\t\tquickListingEvents.forEach((eventName) => {\n\t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(eventName, window.quickListingJsLoadfn, {\n\t\t\t\t\tpassive: true,\n\t\t\t\t\tonce: true,\n\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Rankings\"><strong>Rankings: Best 3% (Or Less) Commission Realtors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have compiled a list of Realtors with whom you will pay 3% (or less) on your next real estate transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_494377\"\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=\"494377\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"3% Commission REALTOR\"            id=\"footable_494377\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_1972450768_494377\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_494377 ninja_table_unique_id_1972450768_494377 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 \">Company<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_listing_fees \">Listing Fees<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_mobile_app \">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_nationwide_coverage \">5-Star Reviews<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"16278\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_16278\">\n            <td><a href=\"#Houzeo\">Houzeo<\/a><\/td><td><strong> $399 Flat Fee <\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"16280\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_16280\">\n            <td><a href=\"#SimpleShowing\">SimpleShowing<\/a><\/td><td>1% Commission<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"16282\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_16282\">\n            <td><a href=\"#Ideal-Agent\">Ideal Agent<\/a><\/td><td>2% Commission<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"16281\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_16281\">\n            <td><a href=\"#Upnest\">UpNest<\/a><\/td><td>Decided by Agent<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"16279\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_16279\">\n            <td><a href=\"#Redfin\">Redfin<\/a><\/td><td>1.5% 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=\"discount-brokerage\"><strong>Reviews: Best 3 Percent (Or Less) Commission Realtors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" 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.com is the #1 ranked Flat Fee MLS service. Houzeo provides an unbeatable combination of max savings, 5-star customer support, and advanced technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it isn\u2019t a 3% commission company, you can still save thousands by listing on the MLS with Houzeo! Houzeo gets you a personalized dashboard, a 100% online platform, and timely customer service\u2014at a flat rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"SimpleShowing\"><strong>2. SimpleShowing<\/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 offers its services in Florida, Texas, and Georgia. It charges a 1% commission or a minimum $5,000 listing fee. This includes a home valuation, <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/real-estate-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional photos<\/a>, and paperwork assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buyers hiring agents through SimpleShowing are eligible for a refund of up to 1% of the home price. However, the rebate offering is subjective to the agents employed by buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"Ideal-Agent\"><strong>3. 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>Steve Johnston established ldeal Agent in 2016. It is headquartered in Tampa. It offers all the traditional realtor services at a 2% commission on the home sale value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Past customers have always praised Ideal Agent for pre-negotiated commissions. However, people have faced <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/ideal-agent-reviews\/#Ideal-Agent-Customer-Reviews:~:text=Ideal%20Agent%20Negative%20Reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inconsistent agent service<\/a> due to its agent matching service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"Upnest\"><strong>4. UpNest<\/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\/upnest-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"Upnest logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Upnest-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\">4.5<\/abbr>\/5<\/span> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\">300+ 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\">Negotiable FEES<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: Varies as per the agent<\/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>UpNest offers agent-matching services. Here&#8217;s how it works:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No Upfront Cost:<\/strong> UpNest is a free, no-obligation marketplace for home buyers and sellers. They make money by charging a referral fee to the agent only after a successful closing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agent Matching:<\/strong> After submitting your property or search details, you will be contacted by an UpNest Advisor to verify your needs. Within 24 hours, you receive 3\u20135 personalized proposals from top-performing local agents (including those from major brands like RE\/MAX and Keller Williams).<\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Commission Transparency:<\/b> These proposals include competing commission rates, a list of included services (like professional photography or staging), and potential <b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"163\">buyer rebates<\/b> (where legal).<\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-114\">Direct Comparison:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-114 citation-end-114\"> You can compare agent experience, reviews, and fees side-by-side in a single dashboard before choosing which agents to interview or hire.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Here\u2019s what UpNest offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Multiple Agent Proposals: <\/b>Receive 3\u20135 personalized proposals from top-performing local agents. Compare their experience, reviews, and specific services in one dashboard without having to research them yourself.<\/li>\n<li><b>Quick Turnaround: <\/b>View your curated list of agent matches and receive your first commission quotes within 24 hours of submitting your request.<\/li>\n<li><b>Transparent Pricing: <\/b>Review the agents&#8217; commission rates, included services, and potential buyer rebates upfront. There are no hidden fees to use the platform and no obligation to hire any of the agents.<\/li>\n<li><b>Nationwide Coverage: <\/b>UpNest operates in all 50 states, using data-driven matching to connect you with local experts who have a proven track record in your specific neighborhood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Here are some of the downsides of working with UpNest:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>No Guaranteed Savings: <\/b>UpNest does not offer guaranteed savings. Instead, each agent sets their own listing fee.<\/li>\n<li><b>No Control Over Agent Selection: <\/b>UpNest shows you commission quotes from selected agents. As a result, you might miss out on other qualified agents who are part of their network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>UpNest has a rating of <strong>4.5 out of 5<\/strong> stars on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Upnest+&amp;sca_esv=a66cce0409c10300&amp;sca_upv=1&amp;rlz=1C1CHBF_enIN1098IN1098&amp;ei=IDnkZpPBB-2Y4-EPp_LWuAw&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiT0anF_r-IAxVtzDgGHSe5FccQ4dUDCA8&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=Upnest+&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiB1VwbmVzdCAyChAAGIAEGEMYigUyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgARI8QpQLVi5CHABeAGQAQCYAaMDoAH_DqoBCTAuMi4yLjIuMbgBA8gBAPgBAZgCA6AChwPCAgoQABiwAxjWBBhHwgINEAAYgAQYsAMYQxiKBcICExAuGIAEGLADGNEDGEMYxwEYigWYAwCIBgGQBgqSBwMxLjKgB90m&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp#:~:text=4.7-,299%20Google%20reviews,-Corporate%20campus%20in\" 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><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600;\">\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<\/span><strong>Our Take:\u00a0<\/strong>With UpNest, you get multiple real estate agent options to choose from. However, agents' commission rates and qualifications can vary significantly, and the quality of service may depend on the broker you select.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UpNest is a licensed agent-matching brokerage. It is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Move, Inc. (Realtor.com&#8217;s parent company) acquired Upnest in June 2022. It offers services nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Upnest your ability to negotiate real estate commissions would be a key factor in the deal. In other words, you may end up paying a higher commission for the agent resulting in lesser savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"Redfin\"><strong>5. 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\">NATIONWIDE BROKERAGE<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">1.5% 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>Redfin offers two packages for home sellers based on the type of properties they want to sell.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Redfin Full-Service Agent \u2013 1.5% Commission:<\/strong> It is a standard full-service package for listing, marketing and closing your sale.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Redfin Premier Agent \u2013 1.5% Commission<\/strong>: This is a high-end service for luxury properties that includes additional marketing and services for high-end buyers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>If the sellers buy a property with Redfin, they have to pay only 1% of commission as listing fee instead of 1.5%.<\/p>\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><strong>Advanced Technology:<\/strong> Redfin is primarily known for its high-tech platform and mobile app.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Near Nationwide Coverage:<\/strong> Redfin covers 50 states in the US.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assistance Through Closing:<\/strong> Redfin agents guide you through paperwork, marketing plans, and negotiations to make your closing easy and faster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Here are some drawbacks of <span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Redfin based on their customer reviews<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Pricing Inaccuracy:<\/strong> Many sellers have complained that a <span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">lot area, a gated compound, or a city location<\/span> are not<span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0considered <\/span>during valuation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slow Listing Process:<\/strong>\u00a0According to Redfin\u2019s listing agreement, a Redfin property takes 18 days to list on MLS. Services like Houzeo will list you on the MLS within 24 to 48 hours.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Lack of Customer Service:<\/strong> There are a few negative reviews about the lack of personal attention by Redfin agents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited Agent Selection:<\/strong>\u00a0As per customer reviews, Redfin lacks an array of agents. This means you get an agent assigned automatically without having any choice in the matter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of Personalized Services:<\/strong> Due to agents handling multiple clients at once, customers have often complained that Redfin agents are not able to give personalized service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Redfin has\u00a0<strong>3.4 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 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\">\u00bb\u00a0<a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/redfin-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Redfin Reviews<\/a>:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"> Read more to make an informed decision before selling your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/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 Redfin for its advanced technology. However, some flat fee services offer you the same technology and more at much lower costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Redfin is one of the popular real estate companies. It covers 80+ markets in the U.S. It offers a 1% discounted commission for buying or selling your home with a Redfin agent. Moreover, buyers are eligible for a 0.5% rebate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Redfin provides an elaborate listing agreement with a marketing plan for your home. However, this agreement specifies an 18-day timeframe for listing your property on the MLS. Whereas, other modern-day tech companies get your listing live on the MLS within 24 &#8211; 48 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"how-3-commission-realtors-work\"><strong>How 3 Percent Commission Realtors Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, as a home seller, you will pay a 3% commission charge to each of the two agents involved in your home sale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Listing Agent:<\/strong> This agent represents your interests and markets your home. They list your home on the local multiple listing service (MLS) and other <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/best-real-estate-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">real estate websites<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buyer Agent: <\/strong>This agent receives a 2.5% to 3% commission for introducing potential buyers to the property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you never pay the agent commissions out of your pockets. The commission amount is adjusted in the total sale value. This happens at the time of closing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, Realtor commissions are completely negotiable. So, in the case of a <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/discount-real-estate-brokers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">discount broker<\/a>, you can negotiate to reduce the commission rate for both agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"how-to-choose\"><strong>How to Choose a 3% Commission Realtor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are willing to pay a 3% commission, hire the finest. Do not settle for  &#8220;good &#8211; enough&#8221;. Here are some parameters to choose the best Realtor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pricing:&nbsp;<\/strong>Many discount brokerages typically impose either a fixed minimum fee or a 3% commission, contingent upon the value of your property. Make sure that the minimum charge does not significantly reduce the home sale proceeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology:&nbsp;<\/strong>Choose a 3% company with cutting-edge technology that can provide you with a digital dashboard to manage your transactions. A Realtor who uses technology for marketing, data analysis, and document management can offer a more efficient service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quality of Service:<\/strong> Interview multiple brokers from different companies to understand who offers the best services. Check agent reviews on platforms like <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/zillow-for-sale-by-owner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zillow<\/a> and Realtor.com.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"savings\"><strong>How Much Can You Save With 3 Percent Commission Realtors?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A traditional Realtor will charge up to 6% in commissions, which is equally split between the seller agent and buyer agent. However, a 3% Realtor will charge you half of the total commissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it might seem like a small fraction, a 3% commission can help you save thousands! Here is the table that explains your total savings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_494370\"\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=\"494370\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"3% Commission Savings\"            id=\"footable_494370\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_2066972818_494370\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_494370 ninja_table_unique_id_2066972818_494370 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_selling_price \">Selling Price<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_2_realtor_commission \">3% 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=\"16275\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_16275\">\n            <td>$250,000<\/td><td>$7,500<\/td><td>$15,000<\/td><td><strong> $7,500 <\/strong><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"16276\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_16276\">\n            <td>$500,000<\/td><td>$15,000<\/td><td>$30,000<\/td><td><strong> $15,000 <\/strong><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"16277\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_16277\">\n            <td>$750,000<\/td><td>$22,500<\/td><td>$45,000<\/td><td><strong> $22,500 <\/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=\"why-sellers-pay-3-percent-buyer-agent-fee\"><strong>Why Would an Agent Agree to 3% Commission?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some reasons why agents work at a 3 percent fee:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It\u2019s a Hot Seller\u2019s Market:<\/strong> Since there are fewer homes for sale on the market, this increases the competition among buyers. Moreover, as market conditions shift, commission rates decrease, pushing the agents to reduce their commissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Agents Lack Experience:<\/strong> Beginner agents with no solid sales history might agree to lower rates. This helps them attract more home sellers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Agents Deal in Luxury Properties:<\/strong> Luxury real estate agents make tens of thousands of dollars even at low commission rates. For example, a 3 percent commission Realtor agent will earn $30,000 for a property sold at $1 million.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"risks\"><strong>Risks of Using a 3% Commission Realtor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lack of Personalised Service:<\/strong> In our research, we found customer complaints about the lack of agent availability. Since low-commission agents manage multiple clients simultaneously, this hampers the quality of personalized service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum Fees\/Hidden Charges:<\/strong> Some <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/best-real-estate-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">real estate companies<\/a> charge a minimum fee as agent commissions. Additionally, these companies may also have undisclosed hidden fees. So, you might end up paying more than the advertised commission rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"alternatives\"><strong>Alternatives to a 3% Commission Realtor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If saving money is your priority, you can go with the following options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flat Fee MLS:&nbsp;<\/strong><a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/flat-fee-mls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flat Fee MLS<\/a>&nbsp;companies charge a standard rate to list your home on multiple listing services (MLS). The fees are usually set between $179 and $399.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negotiate With Your Agent:<\/strong> Negotiating with the agent is always on the table. Standard 2.5% &#8211; 3% rates are not that different from 3% commission. Thus negotiate with your local agent to get a discounted rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sell to an iBuyer:<\/strong>&nbsp;Many 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&nbsp;sell your house fast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sell to Cash Home Buyers:<\/strong>&nbsp;Individual cash home buyers and&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;in 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<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"final-word\"><strong>Is a 3% Commission Realtor Worth?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! 3 percent commission Realtors are worth the effort considering you can negotiate for a better offer. Make sure you research and locate a top discount real estate broker. Compare fees, services, and experience to find someone who fits your requirements and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to save on the 3% commission, sell your home by owner. Houzeo emerges as a top alternative in these types of companies.<\/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 advanced tech like offers dashboard, <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/products\/houzeo-showings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">showings management<\/a>, etc. to make your selling journey easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"block-bdea5a8b-0d7e-42fe-bd30-1c9995a42853\"><strong>Eager to Know How Houzeo Works?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-a5d7c72d-9556-4cdf-9d43-b593a700fd01\">We&#8217;ve got you covered. Check out the following video to understand how Houzeo works and why it is one of the best <a   href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/for-sale-by-owner-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For Sale By Owner websites<\/a> in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"What is Houzeo? | America&#039;s # 1 Home Buying and Selling Platform\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qeO8j2UHSLI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-28\"><strong>\u00bb NEED MORE CLARITY?&nbsp;<\/strong>Read these exclusive&nbsp;<a   href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/houzeo-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houzeo reviews<\/a>&nbsp;and learn why it is one of the&nbsp;best FSBO sites&nbsp;in America.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"new-excerpt\"><p class=\"small-desc\">A 3% commission realtor is a real estate agent who charges listing fees that are same as that of the industry...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"reading_date\"><span class=\"readtime\">7 mins read<\/span><span class=\"date\">May 20, 2026<\/span><\/div>","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":430797,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[46226],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-317187","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-seller"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Top 3 Percent Commission Realtors in the US (2024 Update)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Top 3 percent commission Realtors of 2024: 1. 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