| Botway | A traditional brokerage | A discount brokerage | Flat-fee MLS services | AI selling platforms | Selling it yourself | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee on $1,000,000 | $10,000 or free to list yourself | $30,000 At 3% on the listing side, as an example. | Ask in writing Depends on the company and market. Ask for the rate and the minimum. | $399 Example: Houzeo Bronze, from $399 upfront and $0 at closing (varies by state). | $3,999 Example: Ridley Pro, $3,999 upfront and $0 at closing. | $0 No brokerage fee. |
| What you pay | 1% listing side ($5,000 minimum) for full service, due at closing. Listing it yourself is free. | A percentage of the sale price. It is negotiable, so get the listing-side rate in writing. We show 2.5% and 3% as examples. | A lower percentage, usually with a minimum. On a cheaper home the minimum can make the real rate higher. Rates vary by market, so get yours in writing, minimum included. | A flat fee upfront. Sometimes a percentage at closing for more help. | A flat fee, upfront or at closing, depending on the plan. | No brokerage fee. Without a broker you usually cannot get on the MLS, and that is where most buyers look. |
| Pricing | We price it off comparable sales and tell you how sure we are. You decide. | Your agent recommends a price. | An agent recommends a price. | You set the price, with tools. | Software pricing analysis, with an agent on higher plans. | You. |
| The MLS | We put it on the MLS ourselves. We are the brokerage. | Your agent lists it on the MLS. | Listed on the MLS. | Listed on the MLS through a partner broker. | Listed through a partner brokerage. | Usually not on the MLS. |
| Inquiries and showings | Full service: we answer every inquiry and run the showings. Free listing: leads go straight to you. | Your agent coordinates showings. | Varies. Some charge for tours or use shared agents. | You run showings. | You, or an agent on higher plans. | You. |
| Offers and negotiation | Full service: we review every offer, tell you what we think and why, and negotiate once you say go. | Your agent negotiates. | An agent negotiates. | You negotiate, unless you buy a higher tier. | An agent on higher plans. | You. |
| Closing | We run it through closing and you watch it in your Console. Your attorney handles the legal side. | Your agent coordinates closing. | Coordinated. | You coordinate, with your attorney. | Coordinated. | You and your attorney. |
| After the sale | If you keep a property, we keep watching it. Value, costs, renewals, repairs. | Usually ends at closing. | Usually ends at closing. | None. | Varies. | None. |
| Licensing | Licensed brokerage in New York and Connecticut. | Licensed. | Licensed. | Through a licensed broker of record. | Licensed services through a partner brokerage. | Not applicable. |
Commissions are negotiable. The traditional figure is 3% as an example, not a survey.
By name
| Company | Type | Fee on $1,000,000 | What you pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botway | Licensed brokerage | $10,000 | 1% listing side ($5,000 minimum) for full service, due at closing. Listing it yourself is free. |
| Compass | Traditional brokerage | Not published | No listing fee on its website. You agree the rate with your agent. Its Concierge program fronts staging and repairs before you list. You pay it back at closing. The loans come from Notable Finance, and some states add fees or interest. |
| Douglas Elliman | Traditional brokerage | Not published | No listing fee on its website. You agree the rate with your agent. |
| Corcoran | Traditional brokerage | Not published | No listing fee on its website. You agree the rate with your agent. |
| Houlihan Lawrence | Traditional brokerage | Not published | No listing fee on its website. You agree the rate with your agent. |
| Redfin | Discount brokerage | $20,000 | From its own fee table. New York: 2.0%, $6,000 minimum. Connecticut: 2.0%, $4,000 minimum. It drops to 1% only if you also buy with Redfin within a year. Add 1% if the buyer has no agent. Concierge is 3.0%. |
| Clever | Discount brokerage | $15,000 | From its own site. 1.5% listing fee, $3,000 minimum, paid at closing. The agents come from brokerages like RE/MAX and eXp. Nothing owed if it does not sell. |
| Hauseit | Discount brokerage | $10,000 | From its own pages. Full service: 1%, $7,500 minimum, so more than 1% under $750,000. Flat fee, you run it: $399, $699 or $1,199 upfront, non-refundable. |
| Houzeo | Flat-fee MLS services | $12,999 | From its pricing page. Bronze: from $399 upfront, $0 at closing. Silver: from $449 plus 0.5% at closing. Gold: from $479 plus 1%, with a broker helping. Platinum: from $499 plus 1.25%, with negotiation. Prices vary by state. |
| Ridley | AI selling platforms | $3,999 | From its own pages. Essentials: $1,499 upfront. Pro, with a licensed agent: $3,999 upfront. Pro Pay Later: $5,999 at closing, nothing if it does not sell. |
Checked October 12th, 2026. Prices change; confirm them with the company before you choose.