Selling in Encino · CRMLS data · Updated October 17, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House in Encino?
By Listlly · Full MLS listing with a licensed agent for a 1% commission instead of the traditional 6%.
Selling a $1,136,000 home — Encino's current median — costs about $79,520 with a traditional 6% agent and about $22,720 with Listlly's 1% listing, a difference of $56,800. The commission is the only line that changes: $68,160 at 6% versus $11,360 at 1%; seller closing costs are about $11,360 either way.
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Line by line
Every seller cost on the $1,136,000 median, side by side.
| Cost line | Traditional agent | Listlly |
|---|---|---|
| Listing commission | 6% · $68,160 | 1% · $11,360 |
| Escrow and title (≈0.5–1%) | $5,680–$11,360 | $5,680–$11,360 |
| LA County transfer tax ($1.10 per $1,000) | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| City transfer tax | Some cities add their own | Some cities add their own |
| Prep, staging, repairs | Varies by home | Varies by home |
| Buyer-agent compensation | Negotiated in the offer, if at all | Negotiated in the offer, if at all |
| Total, commission + est. closing costs | $79,520 | $22,720 |
Encino price context
Half of Encino sales in the last 12 months closed between $510,000 and $2,450,000; the median was $1,136,000 (up 119.9% from a year earlier).
| Price point | Sale price | 6% commission | 1% commission | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $510,000 | $30,600 | $5,100 | $25,500 |
| Median | $1,136,000 | $68,160 | $11,360 | $56,800 |
| 75th percentile | $2,450,000 | $147,000 | $24,500 | $122,500 |
What you actually net
On the median, before mortgage payoff and prorations. Listlly's savings calculator runs these numbers for your exact address.
| Traditional agent | Listlly | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price | $1,136,000 | $1,136,000 |
| Commission | 6% · $68,160 | 1% · $11,360 |
| Seller closing costs (est. 1%) | $11,360 | $11,360 |
| You net (before payoff and prorations) | $1,056,480 | $1,113,280 |
Difference: $56,800 more kept with Listlly. Any buyer-agent compensation is negotiated in the purchase offer, if at all, and is not part of either listing.
Frequently asked
What is the average realtor commission in Encino?
2–6% is customary with a traditional listing. Listlly charges 1%.
Who pays closing costs in Encino?
Sellers usually pay the commission, half of escrow, the owner's title policy and county transfer tax. Buyers pay their lender fees and the lender's title policy.
Can I sell without any commission?
You can sell for-sale-by-owner, but FSBO homes don't appear on the MLS or the portals without a licensed listing. Listlly's 1% listing is the lowest-cost way to be on the CRMLS with licensed representation.
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Figures are computed from CRMLS closed and active listings with a Encino 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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