{"id":70078,"date":"2026-05-22T04:23:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=70078"},"modified":"2026-05-22T04:26:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:26:15","slug":"discount-real-estate-brokers-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/discount-real-estate-brokers-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Discount Real Estate Brokers in Chicago, IL (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>$18,000\u2014that\u2019s what you\u2019re paying an agent to list your home on the MLS, set the price, review contracts, and negotiate offers. But here\u2019s a secret: Chicago discount brokers get all that done for a fraction of the cost!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Houzeo, Chicago\u2019s #1 discount real estate service, offers virtual full-service assistance for just . That\u2019s thousands of dollars in your pocket! <\/p>\n\n\n\t<div style=\"display: block ;\" class=\"home-page-quick-listing-wrapper  content-ql-new-ui \" main-title=\"See How Much You Can Save on Your Chicago Home \ud83c\udfe0\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f\" list-title=\"List on MLS for a Flat Fee\" list-item-1=\"Save thousands in commissions\" list-item-2=\"100% online platform\" list-item-3=\"Best discount brokers\" 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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You get virtual full-service support, high-tech tools to manage your offers, and 5-star customer support.<\/li><li><strong>Clever Real Estate ranks second<\/strong> because of their in-person, full-service Realtor assistance and 4.9-star rating.<\/li><li><strong>Beware of hidden fees<\/strong> <strong>when selecting a discount broker<\/strong>. Pricing varies by region, so read the fine print.<\/li><li><strong>Assess crucial factors such as<\/strong> <strong>pricing, service quality, and transparency<\/strong> to make an informed and confident decision.<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"rankings\"><strong>Rankings: Top 6 Chicago Discount Real Estate Brokers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve listed the top 6 discount real estate brokers in the Windy City based on how much you can save on an average $363,000 home.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_70175\"\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=\"70175\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Discount REB Chicago, IL\"            id=\"footable_70175\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_2550618534_70175\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_70175 ninja_table_unique_id_2550618534_70175 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                            <col class=\"ninja_column_5 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_6 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_7 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_rank \">Rank<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_discount_real_estate_broker \">Discount Real Estate Broker \/ Company<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_listing_fees \">Listing Fee<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_additional_charges \">Additional Charges<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_4 ninja_clmn_nm_listing_time \">Max Savings<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_5 ninja_clmn_nm_technology \">100% Online<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_6 ninja_clmn_nm_customer_service \">5-Star Reviews*<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_7 ninja_clmn_nm_mobile_app \">Mobile App<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"3938\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_3938\">\n            <td>1.<\/td><td><a href=\"#houzeo\">Houzeo<\/a><\/td><td><strong><br>\nFlat Fee\n<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705\t<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"3942\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_3942\">\n            <td>2.<\/td><td><a href=\"#clever-real-estate\">Clever Real Estate<\/a><\/b><\/td><td>1.5% <br> Commission<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"19547\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_19547\">\n            <td>2.<\/td><td><a href=\"#johnson-realty\">Johnson Realty<\/a><\/td><td>$500 Upfront + 0.5% commission\n<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"17261\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_17261\">\n            <td>3. <\/td><td><a href=\"#redefy\">Redefy<\/a><\/td><td>$3,500 Flat Fee<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"3941\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_3941\">\n            <td>4.<\/td><td><a href=\"#lucid-realty\">Lucid Realty<\/a><\/td><td>1%-2.5% \nCommission<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"3939\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_3939\">\n            <td>5.<\/td><td><a href=\"#upnest\">UpNest<\/a><\/td><td>1.5% <br>\nCommission<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/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\"><strong>Types of Real Estate Discount Brokers in Chicago<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\">There are two types of Chicago discount real estate brokers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a      href=\"#Best-Discount-Real-Estate-Brokers-and-Companies\">Flat Rate Discount Brokers<\/a>:<\/strong> Also called Flat Fee MLS companies, these discount realty services let you list your home for a fixed upfront fee. A <a      href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/flat-fee-mls\/illinois\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flat Fee MLS Illinois listing service<\/a> costs between $399 to $4,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a      href=\"#Best-Cheap-Real-Estate-Brokers-and-Companies\">Fixed Percentage Discount Brokers<\/a>: <\/strong>These discount Realtors charge a fixed percentage of the home&#8217;s sale price. Typically, it is anything lower than the traditional 3% fee: 1%, 1.5%, 2% or 2.5%, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Best-Discount-Real-Estate-Brokers-and-Companies\"><strong>Reviews: 4 Best Flat Rate Discount Real Estate Companies in Chicago<\/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 is Chicago&#8217;s #1 ranked discount real estate company because sellers only have to pay a flat rate. It provides an unbeatable combination of maximum savings and 5-star customer support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"clever-real-estate\"><strong>2. Clever Real Estate<\/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\/clever-real-estate-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"Clever Real Estate Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Clever-Real-Estate.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\">4,026 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\">IN-PERSON REALTOR ASSISTANCE<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: 1.5% 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\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>Clever Real Estate offers 1 full-service package with in-person agent assistance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1.5% Commission:<\/strong> Your property is listed on the MLS by your chosen agent. You also get assistance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-to-price-your-home-for-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pricing your home to sell<\/a>, professional photography, marketing, negotiations, and closing. The 1.5% listing fee comes with a minimum commission of $3,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Here are the reasons why Clever Real Estate can be a good choice for you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No Upfront Fee:<\/strong> You pay nothing to list your property. Commission is only due when your home sells.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No Obligation Process:<\/strong> You can interview agents with no obligation. A listing agreement and commission are only paid if you sign and close with an agent<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full-Service Agent Experience:<\/strong> You get matched with a full-service local agent who helps you from listing to closing. They also use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/creative-ways-to-market-a-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creative ways to market your house<\/a>, like professional photography, and help with closing paperwork.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationwide Agent Network:<\/strong> Clever works with top-rated agents from major brokerages like Keller Williams and RE\/MAX. Every agent has at least 5+ years of experience, a strong sales record, and positive customer reviews.\u00a0Clever\u2019s network spans all 50 states.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buyer Cashback Program:<\/strong> In many states, you can actually receive 0.5% to 1% of the home&#8217;s purchase price back. On a $400,000 home, that\u2019s $2,000\u2013$4,000, which is much higher than the $250 you mentioned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Here&#8217;s one drawback of working with Clever Real Estate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High Minimum Fee:<\/strong> There\u2019s a minimum listing fee of $3,000. This isn\u2019t ideal for homes under $200,000 or fix-uppers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Clever Real Estate has a rating of <strong>4.9 out of 5 stars<\/strong> based on 4,026 reviews on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/listwithclever.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trustpilot<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/clever-real-estate-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clever Real Estate Reviews<\/a>: Read why Clever Real Estate is the best choice for in-person assistance.<\/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>\u00a0We recommend Clever Real Estate for first-time sellers. Their full-service agents guide you throughout your home sale process with no upfront fees. You get in-person Realtor assistance at just 1.5% commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"johnson-realty\"><strong>3. Johnson Realty<\/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.johnsonrealty.com\/sell-home.html\" 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\/2022\/05\/Discount-REB-Illinois-johnson-realty.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\">2\u00a0Reviews<\/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\">HYBRID PLAN<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: $500 Upfront Fee + Half of 1% at Closing.<\/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 Dealbreakers<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>Johnson Realty is a full-service discount brokerage. It helps sellers to list their property at a fair price with great savings.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Johnson Plan ($500 Initial fee + Half of 1% at Closing)<\/strong>: In this package, Johnson Realty performs a CMA and other on-site analyses, after which it creates an MLS listing at your place in real time. For this, they charge you $500 upfront. At last, you pay Johnson Realty 1% of the sale price at closing. In addition, the company offers services like Lockbox and professional photography at an additional cost of $120 and $50, respectively.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premier Listing Package<\/strong>: This package assists in buying and selling the property. Johnson Realty waives 0.34% of listing broker commission to sell your home upon you signing a buyer&#8217;s agency and listing agreement with Johnson Realty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Johnson Realty offers the following advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Modern Technology:<\/strong> Their technology allows you to keep the real transaction transparent. The contract between you and the agent is also signed digitally.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market Exposure: <\/strong>Your home will be featured on several real estate websites, such as Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agent Assistance: <\/strong>Johnson Realty&#8217;s licensed consulting team will help you execute your transaction through closing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Johnson Realty offers a major disadvantage:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Outside Agent Involvement:\u00a0<\/strong>A third-party agent schedules the MLS showings. There might be inconsistencies in the quality of these agents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Johnson Realty is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/johnson-realty-saint-paul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yelp<\/a>.<\/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><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600;\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><b>Our Take:<\/b> Johnson Realty provides services like market analysis, MLS listing, showings, etc. It charges you a fee apart from the initial charge of $500. You may end up paying a higher amount at the time of closing compared to another discount brokerage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Johnson Realty is one of Illinois\u2019 highest-selling brokers. You can avail yourself of an extra discount if you sell your home and buy a new one with them. An outside agent from another company will schedule the showing through the MLS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There may be discrepancies in the quality of these agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"redefy\"><strong>4. Redefy<\/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:\/\/redefydiy.com\/\" 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\/redefy.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\">3.9<\/abbr>\/5<\/span> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><span class=\"houzeoRightRatingBox\">36 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\">IN-HOUSE SUPPORT<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: Starting at $379<\/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>Redefy DIY is a real estate service that allows homeowners to list their properties on the MLS for a flat fee. It offers 3 packages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Self-Service &#8211; ($379):<\/strong>\u00a0This plan includes a 6-month listing on Zillow, Realtor.com, and your local MLS. You get a yard sign, 10 photos, and a door key lockbox. No agent support is provided.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited Service &#8211; ($499):<\/strong> Features a 1-year listing on Zillow, Realtor.com, and your local MLS. It includes a yard sign, 25 photos, a door key lock box, and CSS showing service. It also includes live chat support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Virtual Full Service &#8211; ($2,995):<\/strong> This premium plan provides a 1-year listing with all features from the Limited Service plan. Additionally, you get in-home consulatation, contract reviews, professional photography, and market analysis.<\/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; font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what stands out about Redefy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Affordable Pricing<\/strong>: Packages start as low as $379, giving you flexible options to fit your budget. Every plan includes essential features like local listing, email, text, live chat support, yard signs, and door lock keys.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In-House Support<\/strong>: You are provided with professional in-house support like home staging with accurate pricing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mortgage Calculator<\/strong>: Redefy\u2019s Mortgage Calculator allows you to estimate your overall mortgage, insurance, and taxes.<\/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 Redefy::<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Limited Agent Availability: <\/b>Full support is only available with the premium package, and service quality can vary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of Personalized Services:<\/strong> Customers have often complained that Redefy agents are not able to give personalized service, as they serve a high volume of clients.<\/li>\n<li><b>Limited Coverage:\u00a0<\/b>Services are only available in 9 states: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Redefy has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/redefy-real-estate-aurora-2\">Yelp<\/a>.<\/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 <strong>Our Take:<\/strong> Redefy is a good option if you want flexible pricing and prioritize savings over personalized service. However, the service quality may vary and you'll need to opt for the premium package for additional support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Redefy is a discount real estate brokerage introduced in 2011. It is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a licensed firm that works on the principle of a flat fee. This means for your million-dollar house you just pay a flat rate. You also need to pay $500 as a non-refundable deposit. This increases your overall package cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Best-Cheap-Real-Estate-Brokers-and-Companies\"><strong>Reviews: 2 Best Fixed Percent Discount Brokers in Chicago<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"lucid-realty\"><strong>5. Lucid Realty<\/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:\/\/lucidrealty.com\/\" 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\/lucid-reality.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\">30+ 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\">GREAT LOCAL EXPOSURE<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: 1%-2.5% 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\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>Lucid Realty is a full-service discount brokerage. It offers a pricing plan that helps you sell your house with less commission.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Commission (<span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\">1% to 2.5%):<\/span><\/strong> Lucid Realty provides its listing services with a commission between 1% to 2.5%. It includes services like a single point of contact, professional photography, yard signage, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Lucid Realty offers certain advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\">Agent Assistance: <\/strong>You will be assigned a single agent throughout your home-selling process. He will guide you in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-inspections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home inspection<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-home-appraisal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home appraisal<\/a> procedure too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Exposure:<\/strong> Lucid Realty lists your house on the local MLS to get better exposure. This helps to sell your house fast.<\/li>\n<li><b>Comprehensive Market Analysis:<\/b> Sellers receive a thorough market analysis and pricing recommendation, ensuring their home is competitively priced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Lucid Realty has certain disadvantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fluctuating Commission:<\/strong> The commission percent is not fixed. It may go to 2.5% which is higher than another discount brokerage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited Coverage:<\/strong> It offers services only in the Chicago suburbs and its neighborhoods.<\/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;\">Lucid Realty has a rating<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\"> of 5 out of 5 stars<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/lucid-realty-chicago-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yelp<\/a> <\/span>with 30+ reviews<span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/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: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<\/span><strong>Our Take:<\/strong> Lucid Realty follows a sliding scale service method where your expensive house makes you save more. However, you could consider other flat-fee brokerages that would eventually make you pay less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucid Realty, founded by industry veterans Gary Lucido and Sari Levy, provides a full-service experience at a fraction of the traditional cost. They built the company to challenge the outdated, high-fee models of conventional brokers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sellers who choose Lucid Realty gain access to significant savings, with 1% to 2.5% commissions and buyer rebates, all while receiving the same level of support as full-price brokerages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"upnest\"><strong>6. 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;oq=upnest&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggAEEUYOzIGCAAQRRg7MgcIARAAGIAEMgcIAhAAGIAEMgcIAxAAGIAEMgcIBBAAGIAEMgcIBRAAGIAEMgcIBhAAGIAEMgcIBxAAGIAEMgcICBAAGIAEMgcICRAAGIAE0gEIMzc0MWowajmoAgCwAgA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x808f79c350833761:0x9f01882b3e0ad1de,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><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 connects you with agents in your area by utilizing technology and market data. They partner with top agents from leading national brokerage firms across the U.S. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, your savings are not guaranteed. Your ability to negotiate would be the key factor in the deal. In other words, you may end up paying more commission, or discount rates won\u2019t go low as you expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"savings-with-discount-realtors\"><strong>Discount Real Estate Brokers Chicago: How Much Will You Save?<\/strong>\ud83d\udcb2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicago discount brokers can help you save almost the entire 6% commission, depending on <a      href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/how-much-is-my-house-worth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your home&#8217;s worth<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose a 6% full-service Realtor, you&#8217;d pay $23,670 to sell an average $394,493  house in the Windy City. But, if you choose a flat-rate broker company, you save thousands. 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Buyer agent commissions can no longer be offered on the MLS. This means sellers will save thousands! But it also means there&#8217;s a lot more compliance and litigation risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what this means for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sellers Can Save Thousands in Commissions:<\/strong>\u00a0You will likely be paying much less than the traditional 3% buyer agent commission. That&#8217;s because buyer agent commissions will be negotiated twice: Once when buyers engage Buyer Agents and again when sellers review offer contracts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seller Priority #1 Will Be Paperwork (to Mitigate Compliance &amp; Litigation Risks):<\/strong>\u00a0Buyer agents mitigate all types of risks. From seller disclosures, offer contracts, contingencies, inspections, repair requests, appraisal, and closing \u2013 Buyer agents keep the paperwork tight. Their state licensing authorities, Realtor associations, and MLS\u2019 audit paperwork compliance. Without buyer agents, sellers will have to learn and adapt. Or risk expensive litigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negotiations Can Now Feel Like Haggling:<\/strong>\u00a0Buyer agent commissions will now be part of offer contracts and buyer agency agreements. Buyers may ask sellers to include commissions in the form of seller concessions. That means home buyers and sellers alike will be negotiating commissions. Sellers will need expert licensed brokers to help them with these negotiations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buyer Agent Commissions Can Be Offered Offline:<\/strong>\u00a0Buyer agent commissions can still be offered outside of the MLS. They just cannot be advertised on the MLS.<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"discount-real-estate-brokers-near-me\"><strong>Discount Realtors in Chicago: Pros and Cons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though cheap Realtors in Chicago will save you thousands in commissions, you should consider the advantages and disadvantages of hiring one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advantages-of-discount-realtors\"><strong>Pros<\/strong> \u2705<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sell Home for a Discounted Fee:<\/strong> You&#8217;ll pay less fees for a discount real estate listing in Chicago than a 6% Realtor. Even if you only want to <a      href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-to-list-on-mls-in-illinois\/#how-to-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list your home on Illinois MLS<\/a>, you pay a much lower fee than the typical 3% listing agent fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Receive Full-Service Realtor Services:<\/strong> Discount real estate agents in Chicago will provide the basic services that any traditional agent would. This includes assistance with <a      href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-to-price-your-home-for-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pricing your home<\/a>, marketing,  paperwork, and negotiations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"disadvantages-of-a-discount-real-estate-broker\"><strong>Cons<\/strong> \u274c<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You May Become a Victim of Hidden Fees:<\/strong> Some discount brokerages in Chicago may charge hidden fees or sell essential services a la carte. Beware of shady discounted agents who lure you in with significantly low fees. Do your research and <a      href=\"#rankings\">look at the best discount realtors in Chicago<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unreliable Service Quality: <\/strong>Discounted real estate brokers in Chicago handle multiple clients at once to make up for the reduced commission rate. They may not be able to provide personalized assistance all the time. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High Cancellation Fees:<\/strong> An IL discount real estate broker can charge a minimum withdrawal fee within a specified period. Remember to carefully review the terms and conditions of the contract before signing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"compare-best-discount-real-estate-services-in-chicago\"><strong>How to Choose the Right Chicago Discount Real Estate Broker?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right discount listing agent can feel like navigating an alligator alley, tricky but not impossible! Here\u2019s how to make the right decision in Chicago:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Assess Your Selling Needs:<\/strong> Consider whether you need full-service support or just a basic MLS listing. If you can handle the negotiations and closing paperwork yourself, you can go for basic listing-only plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compare Pricing and Services: <\/strong>Check the list of services and their prices from different companies. Ensure the company you choose doesn\u2019t have any hidden fees that will increase your overall expenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evaluate Technology and Tools:<\/strong> Check to see if your discount broker provides tools for offer and showings management. Also, ensure the home is visible to serious buyers browsing for <a      href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/illinois\/chicago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">properties for sale in Chicago<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check Agent Support: <\/strong>Some companies offer virtual support, while others provide dedicated agents. Make the decision based on your requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read Customer Reviews: <\/strong>Check platforms like Google, Trustpilot, and BBB for authentic reviews. Take note of closing success stories, responsiveness, and service quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Alternatives-to-Discount-Real-Estate-Agents\"><strong>Alternatives to Discount Real Estate Agents in Chicago<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some options if you do not want to opt for a discount Realtor in Chicago:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sell Your Home For Sale By Owner:<\/strong>\u00a0In a FSBO sale, you&#8217;ll have to opt for \u201cDIY\u201d marketing strategies like using\u00a0<a      href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/for-sale-by-owner-signs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FSBO signs<\/a>, word of mouth, open houses, etc. But your listing won\u2019t be on Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, and Homes.com! Meanwhile, <a      href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/for-sale-by-owner-websites-illinois\/#best-paid-for-sale-by-owner-websites-illinois\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FSBO websites in Illinois<\/a> will help you list on the MLS and increase exposure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sell Your House to Cash Buyers:<\/strong>\u00a0Almost all\u00a0<a      href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/companies-that-buy-houses-for-cash-in-illinois\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cash buyers in Illinois<\/a>\u00a0scour the MLS for\u00a0<a      href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/illinois\/chicago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago homes for sale<\/a>. 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