Virginia buyers are leaving thousands of dollars on the table because they don't know about buyer rebates. If you're buying a home in Virginia in 2026, here's exactly how to get cash back at closing — and how much you can expect to save.
Are Buyer Rebates Legal in Virginia?
Yes. Virginia fully allows real estate commission rebates to buyers. This has been upheld by Virginia law and reinforced by the 2024 NAR settlement, which gave buyers more control over how their agent is compensated.
How Virginia Buyer Rebates Work
- The seller offers a buyer agent commission (typically 2.5-3% in Virginia)
- Your flat-fee buyer agent collects that commission
- They keep a flat fee for their service
- The rest is rebated to you at closing
Virginia Savings by Price Point
- $400,000 home (Richmond area): Traditional agent keeps $10,000. ShopProp fee: $1,995. Your rebate: $8,005
- $750,000 home (NoVA): Traditional agent keeps $18,750. ShopProp fee: $3,995. Your rebate: $14,755
- $1.2M home (McLean/Great Falls): Traditional agent keeps $30,000. ShopProp fee: $4,995. Your rebate: $25,005
- $2.3M home (Alexandria waterfront): Traditional agent keeps $57,500. ShopProp fee: $7,995. Your rebate: $49,505
Real Virginia Closings
Alexandria, VA — $2.295M Purchase
ShopProp fee: $7,995 | Full managing broker representation on a luxury waterfront property. Our client received the same level of service that traditional agents charge $57,000+ to provide.
Glen Allen, VA — $394,820 Purchase
ShopProp fee: $2,995 | Even on a starter home near Richmond, our flat fee saved this buyer thousands compared to a percentage-based agent.
Northern Virginia: Where Rebates Matter Most
With median home prices above $600,000 in Fairfax, Arlington, and Loudoun counties, the difference between a flat fee and a percentage commission is enormous. A 2.5% commission on a $700,000 Fairfax townhome is $17,500. ShopProp's flat fee of $3,995 means $13,505 stays in your pocket.
What You Get for the Flat Fee
ShopProp isn't a discount service — it's a flat-fee full-service brokerage led by a managing broker with 19 years of experience and 5,000+ closings. You get:
- Personalized home search and showing coordination
- Offer strategy and negotiation
- Contract review and management
- Inspection and appraisal guidance
- Closing coordination
See our Virginia buyer rebate guide → | Calculate your savings →