Selling in Santa Monica · CRMLS data · Updated October 17, 2026
1% Commission Realtor in Santa Monica, CA
By Listlly · Full MLS listing with a licensed agent for a 1% commission instead of the traditional 6%.
Yes — Listlly lists Santa Monica homes on the CRMLS for a 1% commission instead of the traditional 6%, and on Santa Monica's $1,800,000 median sale price that is $18,000 instead of $108,000, a difference of $90,000.
- 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
What 1% covers
Everything a traditional 6% listing includes — handled by a licensed agent, not a form. The 1% is paid at closing from proceeds.
| 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 Santa Monica 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% |
What it costs on a Santa Monica home
The commission is the only line that changes.
| Traditional agent | Listlly | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 |
| Commission | 6% · $108,000 | 1% · $18,000 |
| Seller closing costs (est. 1%) | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| You net (before payoff and prorations) | $1,674,000 | $1,764,000 |
Difference: $90,000 more kept with Listlly. Any buyer-agent compensation is negotiated in the purchase offer, if at all, and is not part of either listing.
Santa Monica market right now
What Santa Monica homes are selling for and how fast.
| Metric | Santa Monica |
|---|---|
| Homes sold (12 months) | 354 |
| Median sale price | $1,800,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | +189.6% vs. prior year |
| Median price per sq ft | $1,124 |
| Median days, listing to close | days |
| Homes for sale today | 251 |
| Median asking price | $1,598,888 |
| New listings, last 30 days | 93 |
| Active listings with a price cut | 0% |
Why it isn't a discount service
The MLS listing is identical — same database, same syndication, same contracts. What changes is the fee and the process: Listlly's platform handles scheduling, offers and document flow, and a licensed agent does the pricing and negotiation.
Frequently asked
Is a 1% commission realtor legitimate in Santa Monica?
Yes. Listlly's agents are California-licensed and the brokerage is eXp Realty of California (DRE #01878277). The listing goes on the same CRMLS every Santa Monica agent uses.
How much do I save with 1% on a $1,800,000 home?
$90,000 compared with a 6% commission: $18,000 instead of $108,000.
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 with a traditional agent. Buyers can also submit offers directly on Listlly.
Will my home show up on Zillow and Redfin?
Yes — identically. Portals pull from the CRMLS feed; the commission you pay doesn't affect placement.
Homes for sale in Santa Monica right now
More about selling in Santa Monica
Figures are computed from CRMLS closed and active listings with a Santa Monica 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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