ClearThink Realty
What Does It Really Cost to Sell a $1M Home in Orange County?
Average Listing Fee PAID by Sellers*
$28,200
ClearThink Listing Fee*
$17,500
Your Savings
$10,700
How Much Are Listing Fees on a $1M Home in Orange County Right Now?
$28,200
$17,500
$10,700
*Disclaimer - Illustrative example based on a $1,000,000 home sale. Traditional listing broker fees represent national industry averages (2.82%) for the Listing Broker only (excluding any buyer broker fees, credits, or concessions) and may vary by transaction, location, negotiation, and market conditions. Commissions are always negotiable and not fixed. ClearThink Realty caps listing fees at $17,500 for homes up to $1.5M (fees vary for properties over $1.5M). Actual savings depend on your specific sale. Past S&P 500 performance (if shown) is not indicative of future results; investments involve risk, including loss of principal, and do not account for taxes, fees, or inflation. This is for informational purposes only and not a guarantee of results.
Growth of $10,700 Savings Reinvested in S&P 500
with a 10% Historical Avg. Annual Return
$10,700
$27,800
*Disclaimer - Illustrative at 10% compounded annually; past performance not a guarantee of future results. Does not account for taxes, fees, or inflation.
What Sets Us Apart: Real Results, Real Savings
Pricing Strategy & Negotiation
Pricing backed by in-depth CMAs and Large Language Models, market analysis, and skilled negotiation. We focus on maximizing your net value through pricing and negotiation. Buyers benefit from data-driven offers, concessions, and competitive bidding to maximize savings.
Transaction Management
Full end-to-end coordination from offer acceptance to closing: paperwork, inspections, appraisals, title/escrow, contingencies, and issue resolution. Ensures a smooth process with minimal surprises—giving you peace of mind throughout.
Premium Photography, Videography, & Drone Service
Professional visuals including high-resolution photos, cinematic walkthrough videos, and drone aerials, focused on attracting more buyers, generate higher engagement, and drive faster sales at premium prices.
Multi-Channel Marketing
Comprehensive exposure via MLS syndication, targeted digital ads, social media campaigns, and open houses. Focused on mass visibility and exposure to create competition and achieve the best possible outcome.
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About This Calculator
* The Zestimate® is an automated estimate provided via the Zillow API and is not an appraisal. Actual sale price may vary.
* National average commission figures used for comparison: 2.82% listing fee and 2.75% buyer-agent fee (total 5.57%), based on a September 2025 survey of 828 real estate agents by Clever Real Estate, as cited by Bankrate, Clever Real Estate, and Redfin.
* ClearThink Realty charges a flat listing fee of $17,500 for homes up to $1,500,000, plus a maximum buyer-agent concession of $15,000. Our flat-fee model provides the greatest savings on homes priced $600,000 and above — the breakeven point vs. the national average commission structure.
* All commission rates are negotiable. This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding quote.
Who You Think with Matters
In today’s market, selling a home still typically means paying broker commissions averaging ~5.6% of the sale price (2025 National Average)—plus other transactional costs that can push total fees to 8-10% of the asset’s final sale price, even after the NAR settlement changes.
Our flat-fee approach combines local market insights, high-impact marketing, professional negotiation, and seamless transaction management to deliver maximum value—higher proceeds for sellers, better deals for buyers—with straightforward pricing and zero surprises
At ClearThink Realty, we challenge this norm with cost-effective broker fees that better align with real value and long-term wealth preservation. We empower clients to build and protect wealth through:
- Lower, more transparent broker fees that keep more money in your pocket
- High-performance strategies tailored to current market conditions
- Ongoing post-transaction guidance to support your broader financial goals
Real Estate Segments We Serve
Single-Family Homes
Fast sales, smart buys, top-dollar results. Precision pricing, aggressive marketing—your home, our priority.
Multifamily
Apartment deals that deliver. Acquisitions, sales, value-add plays— returns that matter.
Probate
Stress-free probate sales. Court-compliant, heir-focused, closed fast—highest value, zero hassle.
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