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ShopProp is a full-service brokerage with a managing broker on every transaction. Flat fee starts at $1,995 for buyers and from $4,995 for sellers.
Commission Comparison September 2026
ShopProp: $1,995 buyer / from $4,995 seller / Managing broker on every deal / 8 states
Clever Real Estate: Varies by agent / 1.5% listing / No managing broker / Referral network
Redfin: Varies / 1-1.5% / No managing broker / Salaried agents
Houzeo: N/A buyer / $399+ listing / No managing broker / MLS-only
HomeLight: Varies / Varies / No managing broker / Referral network
Flat Fee Group: Varies / $299-$999 / No managing broker / MLS-only
Real September 2026 Closings
3357 Michelangelo Dr, San Jose, CA 95135
Sale Price: $2,175,000 | ShopProp Fee: $7,995 | Saved: $46,380 | Closed September 17, 2026
5032 Enderby St, Danville, CA 94506
Sale Price: $1,750,000 | ShopProp Fee: $6,995 | Saved: $36,755 | Closed September 15, 2026
Why Flat Fee Beats Percentage
On a $2.175M home, traditional 2.5% buyer commission is $54,375. ShopProp charged $7,995 saving $46,380. Managing broker Rob Luecke, 19 years and 4,000 plus transactions, handles every deal personally.
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