If you search for "home buyer rebate Michigan," Kermath Realty dominates the results — holding both the #1 and #4 positions. Their model: traditional percentage-based rebates of 1-2% after the agent takes their full commission. ShopProp's model is fundamentally different: a flat $1,995 fee from the start.
The Math: Kermath's Rebate vs. ShopProp's Flat Fee
| Home Price | Kermath (1% rebate) | Kermath (net cost to you) | ShopProp Fee | Your Savings with ShopProp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,500 rebate | $3,750 net | $1,995 | $1,755 more |
| $400,000 | $4,000 rebate | $6,000 net | $1,995 | $4,005 more |
| $600,000 | $6,000 rebate | $9,000 net | $3,995 | $5,005 more |
| $800,000 | $8,000 rebate | $12,000 net | $3,995 | $8,005 more |
At every price point, ShopProp's flat fee model saves Michigan buyers more money. The difference gets larger as home prices increase.
Service Comparison
Kermath Realty is a Michigan-only brokerage. ShopProp is licensed in 8 states with 4,000+ completed transactions under managing broker Rob Luecke since 2007. Here's what that means for you:
- Managing broker on every deal: Rob Luecke personally oversees your transaction — disclosure review, negotiation strategy, bidding wars
- 4,000+ transactions: More experience than virtually any Michigan-only agent
- 8-state coverage: Relocating from Michigan to California? Texas? Same broker, same flat fee
- Post-NAR settlement expertise: The August 2024 NAR settlement changed buyer-broker agreements. ShopProp has been navigating flat-fee buyer representation for 19 years
Michigan Cities We Serve
ShopProp is licensed and active across Michigan including Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and the entire Metro Detroit area. Our flat fee is the same whether you're buying a $200K starter in Dearborn or a $1M lakefront in Petoskey.
Real Closing: Glendale, CA — $32,005 Saved
SOLD- Address: 1257 Cordova Ave, Glendale, CA 91207
- Sale Price: $1,520,000
- ShopProp Fee: $5,995
- Traditional 2.5% Commission: $38,000
- Client Saved: $32,005
- Closed: July 29, 2026
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We don't have Michigan closings to show yet — but this Glendale closing demonstrates the same flat-fee model that saves Michigan buyers thousands.
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ShopProp has been featured in NPR, USA Today, New York Post, Brookings Institution, and Mercury News. Rob Luecke Jr. is a Top 1% contributor on Reddit's r/BayAreaRealEstate.