Virginia home buyers are still allowed to receive commission rebates after the NAR settlement — and two Northern Virginia families recently proved why flat fee beats percentage every time.
ShopProp charges a flat fee starting at $1,995 for buyers instead of the typical 2.5-3% commission. On a $2.295M Alexandria home, that difference was $49,380 back in the buyer pocket.
Two Real Virginia Closings
7713 Tauxemont Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308
Sale Price: $2,295,000 | ShopProp Fee: $7,995 | Saved: $49,380
A luxury Alexandria home where the buyer saved nearly $50,000 compared to a traditional 2.5% buyer agent commission.
466 Rivanna Hill Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Sale Price: $394,820 | ShopProp Fee: $2,995 | Saved: $8,876
A first-time buyer in the Richmond suburbs saved nearly $9,000 with flat fee pricing.
How ShopProp Compares to Virginia Rebate Companies
| Company | Model | Fee on $500K Home | Managing Broker? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShopProp | Flat fee | $3,995 | Yes |
| Flat Fee Group | MLS-only listing | $299-$999 | No |
| GoToFSBO | Rebate % | Varies | No |
| Glass House RE | Rebate % | Varies | No |
| Realty People | Cash back % | Varies | No |
The critical difference: ShopProp provides a managing broker on every transaction. Rob Luecke reviews disclosures, negotiates pricing, and manages closing. Virginia competitors offer either MLS-only listing (no representation) or percentage-based rebates that shrink on affordable homes.
Virginia After the NAR Settlement
Since the August 2024 NAR settlement, Virginia buyers must sign a buyer-broker agreement before touring homes. This makes comparing agent fees more transparent — and ShopProp flat fee more obviously advantageous. A $1,995 flat fee on a $400K home saves $7,880 vs 2.5% commission.
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