On the median South Pasadena home ($1,600,000), 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% | $48,000 |
| Compass / Zillow | 2.5% | $40,000 |
| Redfin | 1.5% | $24,000 |
| 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 South Pasadena home ($1,600,000), ShopProp's Full Service listing fee is $4,495 compared to a traditional 3% commission of $48,000. That's a savings of $43,505.
ShopProp offers the biggest buyer rebates in the industry. On a $1,600,000 home in South Pasadena, buyers can receive up to $35,005 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 South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena start at $0 for MLS-only and go up to $4,495 for Full Service — a fraction of the $48,000 a traditional 3% agent would charge on the median $1,600,000 home. That's $43,505 in savings.
When you buy a home in South Pasadena 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 $35,005 on a $1,600,000 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 South Pasadena because our flat-fee structure means we keep a fixed amount and return the rest. On the median South Pasadena home, that's up to $35,005 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 |
South Pasadena is one of LA's most charming enclaves — tree-lined streets, award-winning schools, and a tight-knit community that feels like a small town inside a major metro.
At a $1.6 million median, the city's Craftsman homes, Spanish colonials, and mid-century gems attract families willing to pay a premium for the rare combination of character and convenience.
South Pasadena's designation as a filming location (think 'Halloween') has given it cultural cachet that adds intangible value — savvy pricing captures that premium.
ShopProp's flat fee of $4,495 saves South Pasadena sellers $43,505 while delivering the managing broker oversight these distinctive transactions deserve.
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Explore South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena. 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 South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena — up to $35,005 back at closing on the median $1,600,000 home. Full-service representation, managing broker oversight, and the biggest rebate in the market. That's what the best buyer agent in South Pasadena looks like.
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