Listlly compared · October 2026
Listlly vs For Sale by Owner
Same question for every option: what does it cost, what does it include, and who handles the sale?
Listlly lists your home on the MLS for a 1% commission with a licensed agent; for sale by owner costs no commission but puts no listing on the MLS or the portals and leaves pricing, negotiation, disclosures and escrow to you. On a $800,000 sale, Listlly's 1% is $8,000.
| Listlly | For Sale by Owner | |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | 1% listing commission, paid at closing | No commission |
| On this sale | $8,000 | $0 |
| Minimum fee | 1% of the sale price | None |
| If the buyer has no agent | Buyers can submit offers directly on Listlly; any buyer-agent compensation is negotiated in the offer, if at all | You negotiate directly |
| Listing on the MLS and portals | Yes | No |
| Licensed agent handles the sale | Yes | No |
| Service model | A local licensed agent handles pricing, negotiation, disclosures and escrow; the platform handles scheduling, offers and document flow | No MLS, no portal syndication, no representation; you do everything, including the paperwork |
| Where | Los Angeles County, Ventura County and the Santa Clarita Valley — 80+ cities on the CRMLS | Everywhere |
| Est. net to you | $784,000 | $792,000 |
For Sale by Owner facts: —, as of October 2026 — verify current terms on their site. Net = sale price − listing fee − estimated 1% seller closing costs, before payoff and prorations.
Every option on the same sale
| Option | Listing fee | Minimum | On the MLS | Licensed agent | Est. net to you |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listlly | 1% · $8,000 | 1% of the sale price | Yes | Yes | $784,000 |
| Redfin | 2% · $16,000 | Market minimum of $2,000–$9,000, whichever is greater | Yes | Yes | $776,000 |
| 1 Percent Lists | 1% · $8,000 | Not published | Yes | Yes | $784,000 |
| Trelora | 1% · $8,000 | $3,000 minimum (raises the effective rate on lower-priced homes) | Yes | Yes | $784,000 |
| Clever Real Estate | 1.5% · $12,000 | $3,000 minimum | Yes | Yes | $780,000 |
| A Traditional Agent | 6% · $48,000 | None | Yes | Yes | $744,000 |
| Flat-Fee MLS | flat $350 | The flat fee is the whole service | Yes | No | $791,650 |
| For Sale by Owner | $0 | None | No | No | $792,000 |
Net = sale price − listing fee − estimated 1% seller closing costs, before mortgage payoff and prorations. Competitor fees are their published terms or 2026 reviews as of October 2026; verify current terms on each company's site. Any buyer-agent compensation is negotiated in the offer and excluded from every row.
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Frequently asked
Is Listlly cheaper than for sale by owner?
For Sale by Owner charges less in listing fees ( vs $8,000) because it includes no agent; Listlly's 1% includes licensed representation from listing to closing.
Does for sale by owner list on the MLS?
No. For sale by owner homes are not on the MLS or the portals unless a licensed brokerage lists them. Listlly lists on the CRMLS for 1%.
Where does Listlly operate?
Los Angeles County, Ventura County and the Santa Clarita Valley — 80+ cities on the CRMLS. For Sale by Owner is available everywhere.
What about the buyer's agent?
With either option, any buyer-agent compensation is negotiated inside the purchase offer, if at all; it is not part of the listing fee.
Typical sale price is the sales-weighted median of 83 Los Angeles–area cities' CRMLS medians, trailing 12 months. Not a guarantee of price or proceeds. eXp Realty of California, Inc. · DRE #01878277.
What would you keep at 1%?
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