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Explore low-commission listing options for your Los Angeles home.
More of your home’s value should stay with you. Explore a 1% listing-side offer with professional representation through an independent California-licensed brokerage.
Free inquiry · No obligation · Buyer-agent compensation is your choice. The 1% offer is subject to independent local brokerage acceptance and written terms.
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Compare the complete listing quote
Compare a 1% listing-side calculation with another written proposal at the same sale price. Enter any quoted minimum commission and extra listing charges. A lower percentage does not always produce the lower bill.
- 1% calculation, including entered minimum and extras
- $4,000
- Other proposal calculation
- $10,000
- Lower listing cost in the 1% example
- $6,000
Illustrative arithmetic only. The example sale price and comparison rate are not local market averages. Zero is a starting input, not a statement that a brokerage has no minimum or extra fees. The 1% offer is subject to participating independent local brokerage coverage and written acceptance. Buyer-agent compensation, concessions and other selling costs are separate. All commissions are negotiable.
What a minimum fee changes
On an illustrative $200,000 sale, 1% is $2,000. If a proposal has a $4,500 minimum, its listing commission becomes $4,500—an effective 2.25% before extras. A separate 2% proposal without a minimum would be $4,000. Compare the actual dollars and service responsibilities before deciding.
Get these items into the written proposal
- Compensation: percentage, minimum, upfront payment, transaction or administration charges, and when each amount is earned.
- Marketing and access: photography, MLS entry, listing changes, showings, property visits and who supplies or pays for each.
- Representation: who prepares pricing advice, responds to buyers, negotiates offers and coordinates the contract through closing.
- Exit terms: listing duration, cancellation conditions, reimbursable expenses and any obligations that continue afterward.
Compare expected proceeds as well as fees. Begin with your expected sale price, then subtract the listing charge, any separately negotiated buyer-agent payment, seller concessions, other closing costs and loan payoffs. A commission difference by itself does not predict the price, timing or net proceeds of a sale.
A clearer way to compare listing costs
Know your options before you list.
Start with your property address and timeline. Review the actual local brokerage, rate and services before deciding whether the option fits your goals.
Simple from the start
Three steps to your next move.
Clear fees, realistic expectations and a decision you make on your terms.
Review your listing terms.
Look at a participating local brokerage's actual fee, services, marketing plan, any minimum and cancellation provisions.
Choose what fits.
Compare the written listing agreement and estimated net proceeds before making your decision.
Los Angeles seller guide
Real estate is local. Your listing should reflect that.
From Westside condos to Valley houses and hillside properties, the right listing strategy is hyperlocal. These are examples of local considerations, not claims of guaranteed service areas.
Westside condos & homes
Santa Monica-area and West Los Angeles properties compete on location, parking, HOA fees, outdoor space and building or property condition.
Hollywood & Silver Lake
Architectural character, renovation permits, hillside access and neighborhood lifestyle can influence both pricing and buyer expectations.
San Fernando Valley
Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Encino and other Valley communities have varied lot sizes, school areas, layouts and competing inventory.
Northeast LA & nearby areas
Highland Park, Eagle Rock and adjacent communities include historic homes and remodeled properties that need realistic local comparisons.
Los Angeles seller resources: prepare your home and compare listing help
A Los Angeles listing plan should identify the property’s actual city and the records behind its advertised features. A house with a converted garage, a hillside home and a condominium can require different preparation. Ask the brokerage to use the specific parcel and ownership facts when explaining its price analysis and services.
Use ZIMAS for City of Los Angeles context
The city’s zoning-search guidance directs users to ZIMAS for parcel and land-use research. Use it to identify questions about zoning, overlays or other property-specific designations. A Los Angeles mailing address is not proof that the parcel is within the City of Los Angeles; independent cities and unincorporated county areas need their own authorities.
Gather the building records behind improvements
The Los Angeles building-records search provides access to available permits, inspection and related project information. Collect records for additions, accessory units and garage conversions. Ask the broker to reconcile the proposed room count, living area and unit description with the evidence. A planning map and a building permit address different parts of the property’s history.
Make occupancy and ownership obligations explicit
If a tenant occupies the property, provide the lease and actual occupancy details. The Los Angeles Housing Department property-search guidance provides a starting point for relevant local rental-status questions. Obtain property-specific professional advice before promising vacant delivery or a future rental use. For a condominium, gather governing documents, dues, assessments and parking or storage records.
Prepare site, repair and equipment information
Collect relevant foundation, drainage, retaining-wall or other site reports you possess, along with major repair invoices. For solar, identify ownership, financing or lease terms and request transfer instructions. Ask the broker to explain comparables using municipality, location, ownership, occupancy and documented improvements. Confirm who will obtain missing records, arrange inspections and negotiate condition issues under the proposed service.
Bring these items to your listing consultation
- Actual jurisdiction, parcel number and relevant ZIMAS information.
- Addition, ADU or conversion permits and available inspection records.
- Current occupancy, association, parking and solar documents.
- Site or repair reports and written responsibility for local appointments and document costs.
Los Angeles seller questions
Can ZIMAS alone confirm that a converted garage is an approved dwelling?
Use it to identify property context, then review the actual building and occupancy records with the responsible office. Ask the broker to distinguish zoning information, project approvals and current use before making a specific marketing claim.
What should a seller disclose when part of the home is rented?
Give the brokerage the lease, occupancy facts and relevant documents. Obtain advice about access, delivery terms and applicable local rules before setting buyer expectations. The service proposal should account for the actual occupied property rather than assuming a vacant-home sale.
More official property resources: Los Angeles County Assessor property portal.
Prepared by Eaton Real Estate Company. Local resource links and guidance reviewed October 27, 2026. Use the official sources for current records and forms; confirm property-specific requirements with the licensed local brokerage and closing team.
Good questions, clear answers
Los Angeles seller FAQs
What does the 1% listing-side fee cover?
1% is Eaton's proposed listing-side fee for participating independent California-licensed brokerages. The local brokerage's written agreement determines services, the actual accepted percentage, any minimum fees and cancellation terms.
Is 1% guaranteed for Los Angeles properties?
The 1% listing-side offer depends on an appropriately licensed independent local brokerage accepting your property and the written fee and service terms. Confirm coverage, minimums and extra charges in its proposal.
Who will represent me in California?
Any listing and representation must be handled by a properly licensed independent local brokerage. Eaton directly brokers real estate in Florida and Texas, and does not claim to be directly licensed in California.
Does the 1% rate include a buyer-agent commission?
No. The 1% offer concerns the listing side only. Any buyer-broker compensation is the seller's separate choice and is negotiable; no particular percentage is required. Other closing expenses can apply.
Is the 1% offer available across Los Angeles County?
You may submit an address anywhere in the broader area for consideration, but no county-wide brokerage coverage or price is guaranteed. An independent California-licensed brokerage must accept the home and written terms.
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