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Virginia Home Buyer Rebate: How Two Real Closings Saved $58,230 in the DMV Area

Real Virginia closings show how ShopProp's flat-fee model saved one Alexandria buyer $49,380 and a Glen Allen buyer $8,850. Here's exactly how buyer rebates work in Virginia after the NAR settlement.

Virginia home buyers can now keep thousands more at closing thanks to flat-fee buyer representation. After the 2024 NAR settlement, buyers negotiate their agent's fee directly — and choosing a flat-fee managing broker instead of a percentage-based agent means dramatic savings. Here are two real Virginia closings that prove it.

Real Closing #1: Alexandria, VA — $2,295,000

SOLD — SAVED $49,380

Address: 7713 Tauxemont Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308

Sale Price: $2,295,000 | ShopProp Fee: $7,995 | Traditional Agent (2.5%): $57,375

This Northern Virginia buyer saved nearly $50,000 by choosing flat-fee representation over a traditional percentage-based agent. Same MLS access, same negotiation support, same managing broker oversight — just $7,995 instead of $57,375.

Real Closing #2: Glen Allen, VA — $394,820

SOLD — SAVED $8,850

Address: 466 Rivanna Hill Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Sale Price: $394,820 | ShopProp Fee: $2,995 | Traditional Agent (3%): $11,845

Even on moderately priced Richmond-area homes, the savings are significant. This buyer kept $8,850 more at closing — money that went toward closing costs and moving expenses instead of agent commissions.

How Virginia Buyer Rebates Work After the NAR Settlement

Since the 2024 NAR settlement took effect, Virginia buyers sign a buyer representation agreement that specifies their agent's fee upfront. This means you can shop for representation on price AND quality. ShopProp's managing broker model charges a flat fee starting at $1,995 — not a percentage — so your savings grow as the home price increases.

Virginia Markets We Serve

ShopProp is licensed and active across Virginia, including:

  • Northern Virginia (NOVA): Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean, Tysons, Reston, Herndon
  • Richmond Metro: Glen Allen, Henrico, Midlothian, Short Pump, Chesterfield
  • Hampton Roads: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, Chesapeake
  • Other Markets: Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Williamsburg, Roanoke

ShopProp vs. Virginia Flat Fee Competitors

While services like Flat Fee Group and GoToFSBO operate in Virginia, ShopProp offers a managing broker with 19 years experience and 4,000+ completed transactions. Most competitors use junior agents or referral networks. With ShopProp, you get the same managing broker on every transaction — the person who reviews your disclosures, strategizes your negotiation, and oversees your closing.

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