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Q4 2026 Is the Best Time to Buy: 5 Recent Closings Prove Why Flat Fee Buyers Win

Five September closings across Texas, Washington, and California saved buyers a combined $103,413. Here is why Q4 2026 is the best time to buy with a flat fee.

October marks the start of the strongest quarter for home buyers. Inventory rises, competition drops, and sellers get motivated. If you have been waiting, Q4 2026 is your window — and ShopProp buyers are already locking in savings that traditional agents cannot match.

Here are five recent closings where ShopProp buyers kept thousands more at the table — all with managing broker Rob Luecke personally overseeing every transaction.

Dallas, TX — $373,000 Home, $7,330 Saved

Recently sold home in Dallas TX through ShopProp

Sale Price: $373,000
Traditional Agent Fee (2.5%): $9,325
ShopProp Flat Fee: $1,995
Savings: $7,330

A first-time buyer in the DFW metro locked in a home under $400K and saved over $7,000 compared to a percentage-based agent. At ShopProp, you get the same managing broker oversight on a $373K home as on a $3.6M home.

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Irving, TX — $540,000 Home, $11,505 Saved

Recently sold home in Irving TX through ShopProp

Sale Price: $540,000
Traditional Agent Fee (3%): $16,200
ShopProp Flat Fee: $4,695
Savings: $11,505

Another Texas buyer who kept five figures at closing. Traditional agents charge 2.5 to 3 percent on mid-range homes — ShopProp charges a flat fee regardless of price.

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Seattle, WA — $501,500 Home, $10,543 Saved

Recently sold home in Seattle WA through ShopProp

Sale Price: $501,500
Traditional Agent Fee (2.5%): $12,538
ShopProp Flat Fee: $1,995
Savings: $10,543

A Capitol Hill buyer saved over $10K. ShopProp now has 125+ WA closings on record — all with the same managing broker oversight.

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Santa Clara, CA — $1,050,000 Home, $24,255 Saved

Recently sold home in Santa Clara CA through ShopProp

Sale Price: $1,050,000
Traditional Agent Fee (2.5%): $26,250
ShopProp Flat Fee: $1,995
Savings: $24,255

In the heart of Silicon Valley, this buyer kept over $24K. Managing broker Rob Luecke reviewed disclosures, guided the offer strategy, and closed the deal — the same service a 2.5 percent agent charges $26,250 for.

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San Jose, CA — $2,175,000 Home, $50,380 Saved

Recently sold home in San Jose CA through ShopProp

Sale Price: $2,175,000
Traditional Agent Fee (2.5%): $54,375
ShopProp Flat Fee: $3,995
Savings: $50,380

On a $2.17M home, a traditional agent collects over $54,000. ShopProp charged a flat fee — and the buyer walked away with an extra $50,380. Same managing broker. Same representation. A fundamentally fairer fee structure.

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Total Savings: $103,413 Across 5 Closings

Five homes. Three states. Over $100,000 saved — all in September 2026. Every transaction had the same managing broker reviewing disclosures, negotiating terms, and protecting the buyer.

That is what sets ShopProp apart from rebate referral sites. You are not handed off to a random agent. Rob Luecke — 19 years of experience and 4,000+ transactions — is on every deal.

Why Q4 Is Your Move

  • Less competition — many buyers pause for the holidays
  • More motivated sellers — homes that did not sell in summer get priced to move
  • Better negotiating leverage — fewer offers mean more room to negotiate repairs, credits, and price

Pair that timing with ShopProp flat fees starting at $1,995, and you are positioned to save more than any other quarter this year.

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