On the median Newton home ($1,300,000), ShopProp clients save significantly compared to traditional brokerages.
* Buyer fees range from $4,995 to $7,995 depending on service tier. All tiers include managing broker involvement.
| Brokerage | Listing Fee | You Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Agent (3%) | 3.0% | $39,000 |
| Compass / Zillow | 2.5% | $32,500 |
| Redfin | 1.5% | $19,500 |
| ShopProp (Full Service) | Flat $4,495 | $4,495 |
Full Service tier shown. Tiers start at $0. All four tiers include managing broker oversight.
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On the median Newton home ($1,300,000), ShopProp's Full Service listing fee is $4,495 compared to a traditional 3% commission of $39,000. That's a savings of $34,505.
ShopProp offers the biggest buyer rebates in the industry. On a $1,300,000 home in Newton, buyers can receive up to $27,505 back at closing. Buyer fees start from $4,995 — the rest of the 2.5% commission goes back to you.
Yes. Unlike other brokerages, ShopProp guarantees a managing broker on every team — not just agents. This means higher expertise, more experience, and better outcomes for Newton buyers and sellers.
ShopProp offers four tiers: Free ($0), Essentials ($1,995), Full Service ($4,495), and Concierge (1%). All tiers include managing broker involvement.
Yes. ShopProp's listing fees in Newton start at $0 for MLS-only and go up to $4,495 for Full Service — a fraction of the $39,000 a traditional 3% agent would charge on the median $1,300,000 home. That's $34,505 in savings.
When you buy a home in Newton with ShopProp, the seller pays a buyer agent commission (typically 2.5%). ShopProp charges a flat fee starting from $4,995 and gives you the difference — up to $27,505 on a $1,300,000 home — as a cash rebate at closing.
A home buyer rebate is money returned to you at closing from your buyer agent's commission. ShopProp offers the largest home buyer rebates in Newton because our flat-fee structure means we keep a fixed amount and return the rest. On the median Newton home, that's up to $27,505 back in your pocket.
Transparent pricing — choose the tier that fits your needs. All tiers include managing broker oversight.
| Seller Tiers | Fee | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | MLS listing only |
| Essentials | $1,995 | Photography, MLS, marketing basics |
| Full Service | $4,495 | Full marketing, negotiation, closing support |
| Concierge | 1% | Premium staging, enhanced marketing, white-glove service |
| Buyer Representation | Fee Range | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under $700K | $1,995 – $5,995 | Rest of buyer commission returned as rebate |
| $700K – $1M | $3,995 – $6,995 | Rest of buyer commission returned as rebate |
| $1M – $2M | $4,995 – $7,995 | Rest of buyer commission returned as rebate |
| Over $2M | $7,995 (flat) | All services included — full rebate of remaining commission |
Newton is a city of 13 distinct villages — from Newton Centre's walkable charm to Chestnut Hill's luxury estates — with a $1.3M median and top-ranked schools.
At $1.3M, a traditional 3% commission costs $39,000. ShopProp's $4,495 flat fee saves Newton sellers over $34,000.
The Green Line extension and proximity to Boston's biotech corridor keep Newton's market fiercely competitive across all 13 villages.
ShopProp's managing broker understands Newton's village-by-village pricing — where the same square footage varies by hundreds of thousands depending on location.
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Explore Newton Intelligence →Some people confuse flat-fee brokerages with discount brokers. They're not the same thing. Discount brokers cut their fee by cutting their service. ShopProp cuts the fee by cutting the waste. Every Newton transaction gets a managing broker — not just an agent — providing more oversight and expertise than most traditional brokerages offer at 3%.
With buyer fees starting at $1,995 and listing fees starting at $0, ShopProp is the most aggressive flat-fee brokerage in Newton. But aggressive pricing doesn't mean less service — it means a better business model. One that's been working since 2007 across 4,000+ transactions.
The best buyer agent isn't the cheapest — it's the one with the most expertise and the best deal for you. ShopProp's managing broker model means every Newton buyer gets broker-level guidance through offers, inspections, negotiations, and closing. That's a higher standard of representation than a solo agent at any price.
On top of that, ShopProp returns the largest buyer rebate in Newton — up to $27,505 back at closing on the median $1,300,000 home. Full-service representation, managing broker oversight, and the biggest rebate in the market. That's what the best buyer agent in Newton looks like.
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