Los Angeles real estate commissions are among the highest in the country — because home prices are among the highest. On a typical $1.2M LA home, traditional commissions run $60,000 or more. Flat fee real estate changes that equation dramatically.
The LA Commission Problem
The median home price in Los Angeles County exceeds $900,000. At a traditional 5% total commission split, that's $45,000+ going to agents. Even after the NAR settlement, most LA agents haven't lowered their fees.
ShopProp charges a flat fee regardless of your home price: buyers from $1,995, sellers from $4,995 for full service. On a $1.2M home, that's a savings of $25,000+ compared to a traditional buyer's agent.
Real LA-Area Closings
Los Altos, CA — $5.15M Purchase
ShopProp fee: $7,995 | Traditional: $128,750 | Client saved $120,755
Full managing broker representation from offer to close.
Los Altos Hills, CA — $5M Purchase
ShopProp fee: $7,995 | Traditional: $125,000 | Client saved $117,005
Valencia, CA — $739,000 Purchase (July 2026)
ShopProp fee: $6,995 | Traditional: $22,170 | Client saved $23,005
Even on homes under $1M, the savings are substantial.
Why Most LA Flat Fee Services Fall Short
The flat fee services currently dominating Los Angeles search results are mostly tech startups with limited track records. ShopProp has been closing deals since 2007 — 19 years, 5,000+ transactions, and a managing broker personally involved in every deal.
When you're negotiating on a $1M+ property in Silver Lake or Santa Monica, experience isn't optional. The difference between a good and great negotiation on a million-dollar home can be $50,000 or more.
How LA Buyer Rebates Work
California fully allows buyer rebates. Here's how it works:
- The seller offers a buyer agent commission (typically 2-2.5%)
- ShopProp collects that commission
- We keep our flat fee ($1,995 to $7,995 depending on price)
- The rest goes back to you as a rebate at closing
On a $1.2M home with 2.5% offered ($30,000), ShopProp keeps $4,995 and you receive $25,005 back at closing.