In 2026, the average U.S. home costs around $400,000. At a traditional 3% buyer agent commission, that's $12,000. For a seller paying 2.5% to list, that's $10,000.
On a $1 million home, those numbers double. On a $5 million home, you're looking at $150,000 in commissions.
The question nobody asks: does the agent's work actually change based on the home's price?
The Work Is the Same
Whether your home costs $400,000 or $4 million, your agent does the same things: tours, offers, negotiations, inspections, closing coordination. The paperwork doesn't get harder. The MLS listing doesn't get more complex. The managing broker doesn't spend 10x more hours.
So why should the fee be 10x more?
The Flat Fee Alternative
ShopProp charges a flat fee regardless of home price:
- Buyer fee: Starting at $1,995
- Seller fee: Starting at $4,995 (Full Service)
- Managing broker on every transaction — the same level you'd expect at 3%
The math speaks for itself:
| Home Price | 3% Commission | ShopProp Flat Fee | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $15,000 | $1,995 | $13,005 |
| $1,000,000 | $30,000 | $1,995 | $28,005 |
| $2,000,000 | $60,000 | $4,995 | $55,005 |
| $7,150,000 | $214,500 | $7,995 | $206,505 |
That last row? That's a real deal. ShopProp recently handled both sides of a $7.15 million Irvine sale for $15,990 total — saving the clients $342,000 compared to traditional commissions.
But Is the Service Actually Good?
This is the fair question. And the answer is: it's better.
At ShopProp, every transaction is managed by a licensed managing broker — not a junior agent. That's a higher standard than what most 3% brokerages provide. The managing broker has legal authority to oversee your deal, decades of experience, and a personal stake in getting it right.
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