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How to Sell Your Home Without Overpaying on Commission

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

The true cost of traditional commissions

On the median US home ($427,000), a 3% listing commission is $12,810. Add the buyer agent commission and you're looking at $21,000-$25,000 total. That's money that comes directly out of your equity.

Step 1: Understand your options

You have more options than ever: traditional agents (2.5-3%), discount brokerages (1-2%), flat-fee full service ($4,495 at ShopProp), flat-fee MLS only ($300-500), or FSBO. Each has tradeoffs.

Step 2: Calculate your potential savings

Use ShopProp's commission savings calculator at shopprop.com to see exact savings for your home's value. The difference between 3% and $4,495 can be tens of thousands of dollars.

Step 3: Verify the service level

Don't just choose the cheapest option. Verify: Full MLS listing? Professional photos? Broker involvement? Contract support? Negotiation expertise? ShopProp provides all of this for $4,495.

Step 4: Interview before you commit

Talk to 2-3 options before signing. Ask about their track record, marketing plan, and fee structure. Compare a traditional agent's 3% to ShopProp's $4,495 and see if the percentage agent can justify the difference.

The bottom line

You wouldn't pay $60,000 for a service when you can get the same quality for $4,495. Your home equity is too valuable to give away to an outdated commission model.

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