Selling in Downey · CRMLS data · Updated October 17, 2026
How to List Your Downey Home on the MLS for 1%
By Listlly · Full MLS listing with a licensed agent for a 1% commission instead of the traditional 6%.
Listlly puts Downey homes on the California Regional MLS (CRMLS) for a 1% commission — $8,185 on the $818,500 median, versus $49,110 at the traditional 6% — with a licensed agent handling the listing from pricing through closing; the listing syndicates to Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and 100+ sites within 24–48 hours of going live.
- Same CRMLS listingThe one MLS every agent in California uses.
- Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com + 100 sitesSyndicated identically to every portal.
- Licensed agent, start to finishPricing, negotiation, disclosures, escrow.
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| Traditional agent | Listlly | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price | $818,500 | $818,500 |
| Commission | 6% · $49,110 | 1% · $8,185 |
| Seller closing costs (est. 1%) | $8,185 | $8,185 |
| You net (before payoff and prorations) | $761,205 | $802,130 |
Difference: $40,925 more kept with Listlly. Any buyer-agent compensation is negotiated in the purchase offer, if at all, and is not part of either listing.
The steps
From address to closing.
| Step | What happens | Who does it |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Value estimate | Enter your address; get an estimate from Downey comps | You, online |
| 2. Pricing and agreement | A licensed agent confirms pricing and prepares the listing agreement | Listlly agent |
| 3. Photography | Professional photos are scheduled | Listlly |
| 4. Live on the CRMLS | Syndicates to Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and 100+ sites in 24–48 hours | CRMLS feed |
| 5. Showings and offers | Scheduling, offers and negotiation run through the platform with the agent | Platform + agent |
| 6. Escrow to closing | Escrow coordinated; the 1% is paid from proceeds at closing | Listlly agent |
What "full MLS exposure" means
The CRMLS is the single database every agent and portal in Downey pulls from. A 1% listing and a 6% listing are the same record in it — same fields, same photos, same syndication. There is no "lite" MLS listing.
| Included | Traditional 6% | Listlly 1% |
|---|---|---|
| Listing on the CRMLS (the MLS every agent uses) | Yes | Yes |
| Syndication to Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, 100+ sites | Yes | Yes |
| Professional photography | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing from Downey comparable sales | Yes | Yes |
| Showing coordination | Yes | Yes |
| Offer management and negotiation | Yes | Yes |
| Disclosures, escrow coordination, closing | Yes | Yes |
| Licensed agent, listing to closing | Yes | Yes |
| Online scheduling, offers and document flow | Varies | Yes |
| Commission, paid at closing | 6% | 1% |
Downey timing
Median time from listing to close in Downey over the last 12 months: 15 days.
| Metric | Downey |
|---|---|
| Homes sold (12 months) | 196 |
| Median sale price | $818,500 |
| Change from a year earlier | +24% vs. prior year |
| Median price per sq ft | $569 |
| Median days, listing to close | 15 days |
| Homes for sale today | 72 |
| Median asking price | $916,750 |
| New listings, last 30 days | 27 |
| Active listings with a price cut | 0% |
Frequently asked
Is this a flat-fee MLS listing?
No. Flat-fee services charge a few hundred dollars to post the listing and leave you to handle everything else. Listlly's 1% includes licensed representation from listing to closing.
How fast will my Downey home appear on Zillow?
Usually within 24–48 hours of the CRMLS listing going live.
Can I cancel?
The listing agreement sets the term and cancellation terms; ask the agent before signing.
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Figures are computed from CRMLS closed and active listings with a Downey situs city and are updated monthly. Commission examples compare the customary 6% traditional commission with Listlly's 1%; any buyer-agent compensation is negotiated in the purchase offer, if at all, and is not part of either. Closing costs are estimates. Not a guarantee of price or proceeds. eXp Realty of California, Inc. · DRE #01878277.
Thinking of selling in Downey?
Enter your address and see what you keep with a 1% commission — full MLS exposure and licensed support from listing to closing.