Every "lowest commission" article online is written by lead-generation sites that don't close deals. They compare advertised rates from brokerages they've never used. We have something better: 338 real, verifiable closings through September 2026 with exact fees and savings.
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September 2026: Three Recent Closings
SOLD- San Jose, CA: $2,175,000 home — ShopProp fee $7,995 — traditional commission would have been $54,375 — buyer saved $46,380
- Danville, CA: $1,750,000 home — ShopProp fee $6,995 — traditional commission $43,750 — buyer saved $36,755
- Manteca, CA: $635,000 home — ShopProp fee $1,995 — traditional commission $15,875 — buyer saved $10,705
See all 338 closings with MLS photos →
What "Low Commission" Actually Means in Practice
Sites like Clever, HomeLight, and Houzeo publish comparison articles ranking brokerages by advertised rates. The problem: they earn referral fees from the companies they recommend. Their rankings optimize for their revenue, not your savings.
ShopProp's buyer fee starts at $1,995 flat — the same price regardless of whether you buy a $400K starter home or a $3.5M estate. That's not an advertised rate with asterisks. It's what 338 real buyers and sellers actually paid.
Real Fee Comparison: ShopProp vs The Competition
| Company | Model | Fee on $750K Home | Fee on $2M Home | Managing Broker? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShopProp | Flat fee | $6,995 | $7,995 | ✅ Yes (19 yrs) |
| Clever | Referral (1.5%) | $11,250 | $30,000 | ❌ Random agent |
| Redfin | Percentage | $11,250 | $30,000 | ❌ Team model |
| Houzeo | MLS-only listing | $399+ | $399+ | ❌ No representation |
| HomeLight | Referral (2.5%) | $18,750 | $50,000 | ❌ Random agent |
The companies writing "lowest commission" articles are content publishers, not brokerages. ShopProp is the only actual brokerage consistently in the top 10 for this query — because we're the only one with 338 real closings to prove it.
Seller Fees: From $4,995 Full Service
ShopProp seller fees start at $4,995 for full-service listing (homes under $1M). That includes MLS listing, professional photos, open houses, negotiation, and closing coordination from a managing broker. No percentage commissions, no hidden fees.
The Bottom Line
The lowest real estate commission isn't a percentage discount on an already inflated rate. It's a flat fee that stays flat no matter what you buy or sell. At $1,995 for buyers and from $4,995 for sellers, ShopProp has closed 338 transactions across 8 states since 2007 — each one verifiable on our results page with MLS numbers and actual savings.