Flat Fee vs. Rebate Calculator
Compare flat fee agents with commission rebates. See which saves you more money.
Home Price
$450,000
$150,000$2,000,000
$450,000
Flat Fee Amount (What you'd pay)
$5,000
$0$20,000
Typical flat fees range from $3,000 to $10,000+ depending on the agent and services
Traditional Agent
You Get$0
Agent receives $13,500 (3% commission) from seller. You get nothing back.
Flat Fee Agent
You Pay$5,000
You pay this amount directly to the agent, regardless of home price.
Rebate Agent
You Receive$2,250
You get cash back at closing. No fee to you—the rebate comes from the agent's commission ($13,500).
Total Benefit
$7,250
You save this much by choosing a rebate agent instead of paying a flat fee.
This includes: $5,000 you avoid paying (flat fee) + $2,250 you receive (rebate)
Why Rebates Are Better
- You Get Money Back: Rebates give you cash, flat fees cost you money
- No Upfront Cost: Rebates come at closing, flat fees are paid upfront
- Scales with Price: Rebates increase with home price, flat fees stay the same
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