Listlly compared · October 2026
Listlly vs a Traditional Agent
Same question for every option: what does it cost, what does it include, and who handles the sale?
Listlly lists for a 1% commission ($8,000 on a $800,000 sale); a traditional agent charges 6% customary listing commission — about $48,000 on the same sale, $40,000 more than Listlly. Both put the listing on the MLS; the difference is the fee structure and who handles the sale.
| Listlly | a Traditional Agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | 1% listing commission, paid at closing | 6% customary listing commission |
| On this sale | $8,000 | $48,000 |
| 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 | Negotiated in the offer |
| Listing on the MLS and portals | Yes | Yes |
| Licensed agent handles the sale | Yes | Yes |
| Service model | A local licensed agent handles pricing, negotiation, disclosures and escrow; the platform handles scheduling, offers and document flow | One agent handles everything in person; the fee is the customary rate, not a published price |
| Where | Los Angeles County, Ventura County and the Santa Clarita Valley — 80+ cities on the CRMLS | Everywhere |
| Est. net to you | $784,000 | $744,000 |
a Traditional Agent facts: Customary rate; actual commissions are negotiable, 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 a traditional agent?
On a $800,000 sale, yes: $8,000 with Listlly versus about $48,000 with a traditional agent.
Does a traditional agent list on the MLS?
Yes. So does Listlly — the CRMLS, the same database Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com pull from.
Where does Listlly operate?
Los Angeles County, Ventura County and the Santa Clarita Valley — 80+ cities on the CRMLS. a Traditional Agent 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.
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