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Flat Fee vs. Percentage Commission: Which Saves You More?

Expert guidance from ShopProp — helping home buyers and sellers save since 2007.

How percentage commissions work

Traditional real estate commissions are calculated as a percentage of the sale price — typically 2.5-3% for the listing agent. This means the higher your home's value, the more you pay. On a $2M home at 3%, that's $60,000.

How flat-fee models work

Flat-fee brokerages charge a fixed dollar amount regardless of sale price. ShopProp's full-service listing fee is $4,495 whether you're selling a $300K starter home or a $5M luxury property.

The savings math at every price point

At $500K: Save $10,505 vs 3%. At $750K: Save $18,005. At $1M: Save $25,505. At $2M: Save $55,505. At $5M: Save $145,505. The math is simple — flat fee wins at every price point above $150K.

Do you sacrifice quality with flat fee?

Not with the right brokerage. ShopProp has been operating since 2007 with 4,000+ transactions. Every team includes a managing broker. You get full MLS listing, professional marketing, and expert negotiation.

Why percentage commissions still exist

Percentage commissions have been the industry standard for decades because they benefit agents, not consumers. The NAR settlement is changing this. Consumers are waking up to the fact that selling a $2M home isn't 12x harder than selling a $500K home.

Making the switch

Choosing a flat-fee brokerage is one of the simplest financial decisions you can make when selling. Visit shopprop.com to see exactly how much you'd save.

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ShopProp's flat $4,495 fee saves you more than any percentage-based agent. Managing broker on every team.

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