Selling in Downey · CRMLS data · Updated October 17, 2026
How to Sell a House in Downey Without Paying 5–6% Commission
By Listlly · Full MLS listing with a licensed agent for a 1% commission instead of the traditional 6%.
List with Listlly for a 1% commission instead of 6% — on Downey's $818,500 median that is $8,185 instead of $49,110, keeping $40,925 more at closing.
- 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.
Brokered by eXp Realty of California, Inc. · DRE #01878277
| 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.
Where the 6% came from
Six percent has been the customary full-service commission for decades. The service it buys — MLS listing, marketing, negotiation, escrow — is the same service Listlly provides for 1%, because the platform does the scheduling, offers and paperwork that used to justify the fee.
Three ways to pay less
Most Downey sellers choose the first.
| Option | Commission | On the MLS and portals | Licensed representation | You handle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listlly 1% listing | 1% · $8,185 | Yes | Yes | Nothing — agent and platform do it |
| Traditional agent | 6% · $49,110 | Yes | Yes | Nothing |
| Negotiated traditional agent | 4–5% · $32,740–$40,925 | Yes | Yes | Nothing — if the agent agrees |
| For sale by owner | 0% | No | No | Pricing, disclosures, negotiation, escrow |
What Downey homes are selling for
The market you're selling into.
| 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 6% commission still normal in Downey?
It is still the customary traditional rate, but it is not required. Listlly lists for 1% on the same MLS.
Does a lower commission mean less marketing?
No. MLS entry, photos and portal syndication are identical. Listlly's fee is lower because the platform handles scheduling, offers and paperwork, not because anything is left out.
What about the buyer's agent?
Any buyer-agent compensation is negotiated inside the purchase offer, if at all. It is not part of the listing with Listlly or a traditional agent, and buyers can submit offers directly on Listlly.
Homes for sale in Downey right now
More about selling in Downey
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.
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