Essential guidance and tips for home buyers
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A buyer rebate puts commission money back in your pocket at closing. This complete guide explains how rebates work, which states allow them, how much you can get back, and how to choose the right rebate brokerage in 2026.
Buyer rebates can save you $5,000 to $150,000+ depending on your state and home price. This state-by-state guide covers all 8 states where ShopProp is licensed, with real rebate amounts calculated from 2026 median home prices.
The NAR settlement reshaped real estate commissions in 2024, but how is it actually playing out for buyers in 2026? Here's what changed, what it means for your purchase, and how to use the new rules to save thousands.
Closed at $1,650,000. The seller offered 2.5% to the buyer's agent — $41,250. ShopProp kept $4,995. Our buyer kept $36,255. Managing broker representation at a flat fee.
ShopProp charges less than CashBackRE at every price point — from $3,005 more on a $500K home to $22,005 more on a $10M home. Plus you get a managing broker, 8-state coverage, and 19 years of results. Here's the full comparison.
ShopProp returns 92% of the buyer commission — more than any other brokerage. $1,995 flat fee, managing broker on every deal, $247K largest rebate. See the full comparison.
