Direct broker representation by phone and online. Sellers ordinarily supply photos and physical access.
No dollar minimum. Listing-side commission is paid at closing if sold, under the signed agreement.
See direct plan details →Outside Florida and Texas, request an independently licensed local brokerage where available.
The broker must accept your property, listing fee and services. Availability and the target rate are not guaranteed.
Start with Eaton →Compare local agents and seller-managed MLS services by the work included and your total proposed fee.
Ask about on-site help, minimums, upfront charges, cancellation terms and additional fees.
Explore service comparisons →On an illustrative $500,000 sale, a 1% listing-side fee is $5,000. These are listing-side calculations, not all-in closing costs or confirmed partner quotes. Minimums and other charges may change a written offer.
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Published by Eaton Real Estate Company to explain listing options. This is not an independent ranking or confirmation of local agent coverage. All commissions are negotiable; buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is separate.
Request Louis Fong of Equitas Homes through Eaton. Louis offers full-service 1% listing representation across Silicon Valley and the Peninsula, with a seller-equity model built for high-value homes.
Free inquiry. Eaton receives your request first. Buyer-agent compensation and other selling costs are separate and negotiable.
Why this option stands out
Louis’s public site explains the model before the lead form: full-service representation, professional marketing and a 1% listing fee. Eaton lets the seller request Louis directly and keeps the introduction Eaton-first.
Equitas Homes publicly advertises full-service listing representation for a 1% listing fee across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, with $0 upfront brokerage fees on its current service page.
Louis spent 25 years with the San Jose Fire Department, later served as a Deputy Fire Marshal, and then worked six years alongside a Top 1% Silicon Valley real estate team.
Send the property once. Eaton keeps the inquiry organized, confirms availability and current terms, and arranges the introduction if the fit makes sense.
Commission math
San Jose’s high sale prices make the listing-side fee easy to quantify. These examples show only the listing brokerage percentage, not total selling costs.
Want the full net? Use Eaton’s seller proceeds calculator →
The 2.5% comparison is an illustration, not a customary, standard or required commission. All commissions are negotiable. Buyer-agent compensation, concessions and other closing costs are separate.
San Jose market · October 2026
Realtor.com reports a San Jose median sold price of $1.38 million, median time on market of 34 days and an active-listing count up more than 12% year over year in October 2026.
Market source: Realtor.com Economic Research. Market statistics change over time and vary by property, neighborhood and property type.
How it works
Tell us where the home is, your approximate timing and anything unusual about the property.
Eaton checks the market request, local availability and the current proposal before making the introduction.
The independently licensed brokerage representing you confirms the services, compensation, responsibilities and any minimums in writing.
San Jose & Silicon Valley low-commission comparison
A named local broker, a matching network and a national brokerage can all produce different service plans. Compare the actual representative, fee structure, local work and written obligations.
| Option | Published approach | How you connect | What to verify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Fong / Equitas Homes through Eaton Named local broker | 1% full-service listing-side fee publicly advertised by Equitas Homes | Request Louis by name; Eaton receives the inquiry first and confirms the fit | Final property acceptance, services, compensation and any applicable minimums |
| Clever Real Estate | Agent-matching model with reduced-fee participating agents | A matching service selects a participating local agent | Matched agent, current pricing, minimums and exact service scope |
| Redfin | National brokerage with market- and service-specific fee structures | Contact the brokerage for local availability | Current market fee, assigned agent/team model and property coverage |
Competitor programs and pricing can change. Review the current written proposal from any brokerage before choosing representation.
Local selling strategy
Louis’s San Jose materials specifically serve Willow Glen, Almaden Valley, Cambrian, Blossom Valley, Evergreen, Rose Garden, Silver Creek and West San Jose—markets where school boundaries, lot size and housing stock can materially affect value.
Historic housing, walkability and lot value can produce tight comp sets even within short distances.
Larger homes, views and school demand require careful feature and location matching.
Boundary effects and proximity to neighboring cities can shift buyer expectations and comparable sales.
Housing age, tract differences, schools and hillside versus valley locations should be separated.
Questions sellers ask
No. It is a listing-side brokerage fee or starting offer. Buyer-agent compensation, if offered, seller concessions, title/closing costs and other expenses are separate. All commissions are negotiable.
Louis Fong is a California broker with Equitas Homes, DRE #01151598. His public profile cites 25 years of San Jose public service and six years working alongside a Top 1% Silicon Valley real estate team.
No. Eaton directly provides brokerage services in Florida and Texas. Louis’s independently licensed California brokerage provides California representation under its own signed agreement.
Confirm property acceptance, the exact listing-side compensation, any minimum or additional charges, photography and marketing, property-access responsibilities, cancellation terms and who handles negotiations through closing.
You can request a specific local professional by name, keep the inquiry organized and have Eaton confirm the local fit before the introduction. There is no obligation to list when you inquire.
Request Louis through Eaton and compare the full-service proposal before you sign.
Sources and disclosures. Broker experience and service claims are based on the brokerage’s public materials and/or confirmed Eaton partner terms, reviewed November 6, 2026. Market statistics are from Realtor.com Economic Research. Eaton may receive a referral fee if an introduction results in a closed transaction. The local brokerage’s signed agreement controls representation, services and compensation.
San Jose location photo by Karthik Vadlamani / Unsplash. Editorial location image; not an Eaton or Equitas listing.
Silicon Valley sellers serve buyers comparing townhouses, high-value detached houses and commute-sensitive neighborhoods.
Compare a professional listing plan that fits your home's neighborhood, layout, condition and likely buyer audience.
Meet the local professional behind the offer. Louis has confirmed full-service listing coverage throughout the Bay Area; Eaton helps confirm the plan for your property.
Equitas Homes · Independent local brokerage
San Francisco Bay Area · Silicon Valley · Peninsula · East Bay
California DRE #01151598
Your request comes to Eaton first. We confirm the fit and arrange the introduction. You can start by email; a phone number is optional.
Silicon Valley covers multiple municipalities, so a listing plan should begin with the property’s actual city. A remodeled San Jose house, a condominium and a home with an accessory unit need different documentation. Ask the brokerage to connect its pricing analysis and service proposal to those specific facts.
For a San Jose property, the city permit search provides a route to project information and related records. Collect the identifiers and available documents for additions, accessory units and substantial remodels. A home in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Cupertino or another city needs that municipality’s resources. Do not assume a Silicon Valley market description identifies the building authority.
The city’s inspection-record instructions help distinguish the project file from the inspections available for it. Ask the broker to reconcile area, room count and unit descriptions with those records. Where construction history is unclear, obtain a property-specific answer before marketing implies that every change is approved and complete.
Put renovation dates, contractor invoices, warranties and known-condition information together. Include solar purchase, finance or lease documents and any relevant roof, foundation or drainage reports you hold. Ask the broker which current disclosures and supporting documents apply to the transfer, particularly where significant work occurred during your ownership. Explain what is known and what still needs confirmation.
For a condominium or HOA home, obtain governing documents, current dues, assessment notices and available insurance material. Verify parking and storage rights from the documents. Ask the broker to explain comparable properties by exact location, condition, ownership and documented living space. A countywide average does not explain the differences between an extensively remodeled house, an original-condition home and a condominium.
Review the specific permit status and inspection or occupancy records with the responsible office. Ask the broker to use language supported by the current file. An application, issued permit and completed project are different stages.
Collect the available city records and documents from your purchase, then explain what you know and what you cannot verify. Ask the broker how to investigate material gaps and prepare accurate disclosures without treating a previous advertisement as proof.
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.
SAN JOSE · LOCAL MARKET GUIDE
Local buyer comparisons should be based on the correct neighborhood, ownership type and written service plan—not a general metro-wide average. Start with these recognizable micro-markets.
In Willow Glen near Lincoln Avenue, compare bungalow-style and larger renovated homes with the same local housing stock. Permits, legally recognized extra space, yard utility and on-site parking should be presented accurately.
Around the Rose Garden and The Alameda corridor, historic architecture, older systems and renovation depth matter. Buyers may look closely at foundation work, roof history, additions, garage access and neighborhood-specific closed sales.
Evergreen and Silver Creek properties can involve different planned communities and hillside settings. Check association rules, actual views, solar contracts, lot slope and comparable builder phases rather than using a single southeast San Jose average.
Almaden Valley and the Blossom Hill corridor contain varied subdivisions, lot sizes and home eras. Verify school assignment by address, access and major system upgrades; do not compare homes solely by ZIP code or claimed amenities.
For a property-specific review: Prepare Santa Clara County parcel details, San Jose permit history, ADU or converted-space records, HOA/solar documents if applicable, and property-specific repair information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Choose the guide for your property’s city. Each page connects the 1% offer with local records, preparation questions and the same Eaton introduction process.
Compare Bay Area fees: Louis through Eaton, Clever, Redfin and Ideal Agent →
Yes. Louis Fong of Equitas Homes has confirmed 1% full-service listing coverage across the Bay Area. Request him through Eaton to confirm your property, timing and written listing terms.
No. Eaton's direct brokerage operates in Texas and Florida. Louis Fong’s independent local brokerage provides California listing representation under its own signed agreement.
Select the state where the property is located. Cross-state metro-area marketing does not replace licensing and agreement requirements in the property's jurisdiction.
Yes. A seller inquiry creates no listing obligation, and any proposed local broker terms should be reviewed before agreement.
Share the exact property address and your desired selling timeline to discuss the available licensed brokerage options.
Start my listing request with Eaton →Explore the 1% listing-side offer through participating independent local brokerages. The local brokerage confirms property coverage, representation, services and the complete fee in writing.
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