5 Best Low Commission Realtors in San Francisco, California (2025)

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If you’re looking to sell your house and save on realtor commission fees in San Francisco, California, you may want to consider a low commission realtor. A good discount realtor provides the same general services and support as a conventional agent, but charges a fraction of the price.

We identified and ranked 13 discount real estate brokers active in and around San Francisco. These are the 5 best low commission brands in San Francisco right now, according to the data.

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At a glance: Low-fee real estate companies we recommend in San Francisco

Our take: Most home sellers should try an Agent Marketplace like Clever before reaching out to individual discount brokerages. Clever’s free platform lets you compare multiple agents from different brokerages — discount and conventional, like RE/MAX and Compass — and you pay a pre-negotiated 1.5% listing fee at closing, regardless of who you choose. That’s up to 50% of the agents’ typical rates.

  • Why this matters: Thanks to the wider selection of agents and pre-negotiated low rates, you can focus on hiring the best agent for the job without worrying about the price tag. It’s faster, easier, and safer than reaching out to individual discount brokers yourself. Plus it’s free with no obligation.

Top 5 low commission real estate companies in San Francisco

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  • Best Overall
    4.9
    Top Rated
    Nationwide

    Clever Real Estate

    Claimed ✔
    Discount Real Estate Broker
    Listing fee*
    1.5%
    Agent network*
    19,000+
    Active since
    2017
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    Summary
    Pros & Cons
    Reviews
    Company Info

    Clever Real Estate is our Top Pick 🥇 for San Francisco home sellers looking for a great realtor and commission savings. Clever is a discount real estate marketplace you can use to hire vetted, local agents and get special low rates. It connects you with 19,000+ local realtors across the country from top regional brokerages and major brands like Keller Williams, RE/MAX, and Compass — and when you go through Clever, you pay just a 1.5% listing fee at closing instead of their typical 2.5-3%. Clever is currently the top-rated real estate company on Trustpilot with 3,500+ 5-star reviews. Requesting agent matches is fast, easy, and free. Read the full Clever Real Estate review.

    Most recommended Most agent selection Competitive rates Buyer savings Full service and support Well established Recent review activity

    Pros

    • Excellent 4.9 average rating across 4,262 total reviews.
    • 98% of past customers would likely recommend this brokerage to others.
    • Its effective rate is competitive vs. other discount brands, yielding an average savings of $5,951 vs. standard commission rates.
    • Fee includes all expected services and support, including in-person support and pro photos.
    • Well established, with 8 years of verified activity.

    Cons

    • Nothing significant.

    RatingTotal reviews
    Overall4.94,262
    Google4.8460
    BBB4.9120
    TrustPilot4.93,682

    Availability: Nationwide

    Business Address: 6358 Delmar Blvd, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63130

    Website: https://cleveroffers.com/

    Phone: (833) 225-3837

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  • Runner Up
    4.8
    Top Rated
    Statewide in CA

    Mills Realty

    Discount Real Estate Broker

    Listing fee*
    0.5%
    Actual cost*
    $2,343
    Savings*
    $10,636

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    Summary
    Pros & Cons
    Reviews
    Company Info

    Mills Realty is a regional discount real estate brokerage based in Toluca Lake, CA with agents operating in San Francisco. It costs a nonrefundable $499 upfront fee, plus an additional 0.5% of the final sale price due at closing. We recommend avoiding upfront fees when you can to minimize risk and out-of-pocket costs. Mills Realty may be missing some key services and support, including house showing coordination and a for sale sign. It’s been active for at least 11 years. Read the full Mills Realty review.

    ⚠️ Upfront fees Some services missing Very well established Recent review activity

    Pros

    • Excellent 4.9 average rating across 59 total reviews.
    • Very established, with 11 years of verified activity.

    Cons

    • Ratings trending lower – 4.5 recently vs. 4.9 over lifetime.
    • Doesn’t provide key expected services, including house showing coordination and a for sale sign.
    • Charges a nonrefundable upfront fee of $499.

    RatingTotal reviews
    Overall4.959
    Google4.610
    Yelp5.049

    Availability: Statewide in California

    Business Address: 10153 Riverside Drive #410 Toluca Lake, CA 91602

    Website: https://millsrealty.com/

    Phone: (818) 763-4462

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  • Budget Pick
    4.6
    Bay Area, CA

    California Magic Real Estate

    Discount Real Estate Broker

    Listing fee*
    1%
    Actual cost*
    $4,686
    Savings*
    $8,293

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    Summary
    Pros & Cons
    Reviews
    Company Info

    California Magic Real Estate is a regional low commission real estate broker based in Pleasanton, CA with agents operating in San Francisco. It charges a total commission fee of 3.5%, which includes both the listing and buyer's agent fees. Based on average buyer’s agent fee rates, that’s roughly a 1% effective listing fee. Its plan includes most expected services and support, plus some non-standard services like digital marketing, and virtual tours. It’s been in business since at least 2021. Read the full California Magic Real Estate review.

    Most competitive rates Buyer savings Includes most key services Well established

    Pros

    • Fee includes most expected services and support, plus several non-standard services.
    • Well established, with 4 years of verified activity.

    Cons

    • No new verified customer reviews in past 6 months.

    RatingTotal reviews
    Overall5.04
    Google5.04

    Availability: San Francisco, Vallejo, CA

    Business Address: 4428 Hacienda Dr #103, Pleasanton, CA 94588

    Website: https://www.camagic.com/

    Phone: (925) 791-7955

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  • Also Good
    4.6
    Alameda & Contra Costa Counties, CA

    Northern Crest Realty

    Discount Real Estate Broker

    Listing fee*
    1%
    Actual cost*
    $4,686
    Savings*
    $8,293

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    Summary
    Pros & Cons
    Reviews
    Company Info

    Northern Crest Realty is a local discount real estate brokerage based in Berkeley, CA with agents operating in San Francisco. It advertises a very good 1% of the final sale price at closing. There's no minimum fee so you'll pay the advertised percentage rate no matter the final sale price. Home buyers can get a 1% rebate of the home’s final purchase price at closing. Its plan includes most expected services and support. It’s been in business since at least 2017. Read the full Northern Crest Realty review.

    Most competitive rates Buyer savings Includes most key services Well established

    Pros

    • Its effective rate is very competitive vs. other discount brands, yielding an average savings of $8,293 vs. standard commission rates.
    • 1% rebate at closing for eligible home buyers.
    • Well established, with 8 years of verified activity.

    Cons

    • No new verified customer reviews in past 6 months.

    RatingTotal reviews
    Overall5.05
    Yelp5.05

    Availability: San Francisco, CA

    Business Address: 930 Dwight Way, Suite 10A, Berkeley, CA 94710

    Website: http://www.teamncr.com/

    Phone: (925) 577-0225

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  • Also Good
    3.6
    Nationwide

    Flat Fee Group

    Discount Real Estate Broker

    Listing fee*
    1%
    Actual cost*
    $4,686
    Savings*
    $8,293

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    Summary
    Pros & Cons
    Reviews
    Company Info

    Flat Fee Group is a regional discount real estate broker. It advertises a very good 1% of the final sale price at closing with a $2,000 minimum fee. Homes below $200,000 will pay more than the advertised 1% rate. We were unable to verify services information for Flat Fee Group. We’re still working to verify how many years this company has been in business. Read the full Flat Fee Group review.

    Most competitive rates No verified services info

    Pros

    • Its effective rate is very competitive vs. other discount brands, yielding an average savings of $8,293 vs. standard commission rates.

    Cons

    • No verified services info.

    No verified reviews.

    Availability: Nationwide

    Business Address: Varies by state

    Website: https://flatfeegroup.com/

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What to know about discount real estate agents in San Francisco

  • San Francisco discount real estate brokers offer a similar range of services and support as conventional realtors for a lower price.
  • If you work with a conventional San Francisco realtor, you’ll typically pay a listing commission fee of about 2.57%.
  • Discount realtors typically deliver savings by charging lower listing fees at closing. The average listing fee among discount brokerages in San Francisco is 1.1% as of September 2025.
  • That’s an average savings premium of $12,533 based on the median home sale price in San Francisco ($862,200), according to the latest available data (September 2025).

Pros

  • Discount real estate agents save sellers in San Francisco $12,533, on average.
  • You get expertise from a licensed agent who knows the San Francisco market.
  • Some discount real estate agents offer full service, so you can get everything you'd expect for less.

Cons

  • Some San Francisco discount real estate agents only provided limited service, and may charge extra fees for "add-ons" like professional photography.
  • Discount real estate brokers sometimes charge upfront fees, so you'll have to pay out-of-pocket before your house sells.

The San Francisco housing market has picked up since this time last year, according to the latest data (August 2025).

  • San Francisco is currently in a strong seller’s market, with buyer demand significantly outpacing the inventory. Last month, there were 9,479 active listings, (up 16.29% year over year).
  • The median home sale price in California last month was $862,200, up 2% from $845,057 last year.
San Francisco homes are taking longer to sell and netting lower premiums on average compared to last year.
  • In the past month, San Francisco properties spent a median of 45 days on the market — that’s 8 days slower than this time last year.
  • The average California home sold for 99.39% of its original list price in the past month, down 1.0% year over year.
  • San Francisco houses are experiencing more price drops compared to last year. 1,832 of properties dropped their price last month. That's a 26.87% increase compared to this time last year.

The average cost of selling a home in California is $75,165, 123% higher than the nationwide average of $33,702.

  • The bulk of home seller costs is made up of realtor listing fees and closing costs.
  • Listing fee: California home sellers pay their agents an average listing fee of 2.6%. That's 230.2% more than the average discount listing fee of 1.1% in San Francisco.
💰 Good news: The typical listing fee when you sell a house with a discount realtor in San Francisco is 1.1%, or $9,625 — a savings premium of about $12,533 at the closing table. Try our free agent matching tool to find top local realtors and save up to 50% off their typical rate.

More low commission real estate companies in San Francisco (8)

What it is: Low commission realtors charge lower listing fees than conventional realtors but provide the same general range of services and support.

Who this is for: Any home seller interested in saving money on realtor fees but still wants a skilled agent to help guide them through the process.

How to choose: The average low commission real estate company in San Francisco charges a 1.1% listing fee and has a 4.9 out of 5 customer rating, 14 verified reviews, and at least 8 years of verified activity. These can be useful baseline criteria to help guide your search.

  • 4.3
    Nationwide

    Better Homes Realty

    Discount Real Estate Broker

    Listing fee*
    1%
    Actual cost*
    $4,686
    Savings*
    $8,293

    Summary
    Pros & Cons
    Reviews
    Company Info

    Better Homes Realty is a nationwide discount real estate broker that’s based in Hazlet, NJ. It advertises a competitive 1% of the final sale price at closing. There's no minimum fee so you'll pay the advertised percentage rate no matter the final sale price. Better Homes Realty may be missing some key services and support, including in-person representation and pricing assistance. It’s been active for at least 6 years.

    Most competitive rates Some services missing Well established

    Pros

    • Its effective rate is very competitive vs. other discount brands, yielding an average savings of $8,293 vs. standard commission rates.
    • Well established, with 6 years of verified activity.

    Cons

    • No new verified customer reviews in past 6 months.
    • Doesn’t provide key expected services, including in-person representation and pricing assistance.

    RatingTotal reviews
    Overall5.01
    Google5.01

    Availability: Nationwide

    Business Address: 3400 Executive Plaza Hwy 35, Hazlet, NJ 07730

    Website: http://betterhomesbyowner.com/

    Phone: (800) 449-4957

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  • 4.2
    Major metros in select states

    Prevu Real Estate

    Discount Real Estate Broker

    Listing fee*
    2%
    Actual cost*
    $9,371
    Savings*
    $3,608

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    Summary
    Pros & Cons
    Reviews
    Company Info

    Prevu Real Estate is a regional discount real estate brokerage based in New York, NY with agents operating in San Francisco. It charges a so-so 2% of the final sale price at closing. There's no minimum fee so you'll pay the advertised percentage rate no matter the final sale price. Prevu Real Estate may be missing some key services and support, including paperwork and contract support and closing support. It’s been in business since at least 2017. Read the full Prevu Real Estate review.

    Most recommended Decent rates Buyer savings Some services missing Well established Recent review activity

    Pros

    • Excellent 5.0 average rating across 669 total reviews.
    • 99% of past customers would likely recommend this brokerage to others.
    • Its effective rate is somewhat competitive vs. other discount brands, yielding an average savings of $3,608 vs. standard commission rates.
    • Well established, with 8 years of verified activity.

    Cons

    • Ratings trending lower – 4.2 recently vs. 5.0 over lifetime.
    • Doesn’t provide key expected services, including paperwork and contract support and closing support.

    RatingTotal reviews
    Overall5.0669
    Google5.0654
    Yelp4.115

    Availability: California: Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, +2 others; Colorado: Boulder, Denver, Thornton; Connecticut: Danbury, Greater Bridgeport, Norwalk, +2 others; District of Columbia: Washington; Maryland: Salisbury; Massachusetts: Boston, Worcester; New York: New York; Texas: Austin, Dallas, Houston; Washington: Bremerton, Seattle

    Business Address: 110 E 25th St, New York, NY 10010

    Website: https://www.prevu.com/

    Phone: (646) 603-6868

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  • 3.8
    San Francisco & San Jose, CA

    Flat Rate Realty San Jose

    Discount Real Estate Broker

    Listing fee*
    1%
    Actual cost*
    $4,686
    Savings*
    $8,293

    Summary
    Pros & Cons
    Reviews
    Company Info

    Flat Rate Realty San Jose is a regional low fee real estate broker based in Los Gatos, CA with agents operating in San Francisco. It charges a very good 1% of the final sale price at closing. There's no minimum fee so you'll pay the advertised percentage rate no matter the final sale price. Flat Rate Realty San Jose may be missing some key services and support, including pricing assistance and negotiation support. It’s been in business since at least 2021.

    Most competitive rates Some services missing Well established

    Pros

    • Its effective rate is very competitive vs. other discount brands, yielding an average savings of $8,293 vs. standard commission rates.
    • Well established, with 4 years of verified activity.

    Cons

    • No new verified customer reviews in past 6 months.
    • Doesn’t provide key expected services, including pricing assistance and negotiation support.

    RatingTotal reviews
    Overall1.01
    Google1.01

    Availability: San Francisco, San Jose, CA

    Business Address: 481 N Santa Cruz Ave #104, Los Gatos, CA 95030

    Website: https://flatraterealtysanjose.com/

    Phone: (408) 627-0030

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  • 3.6
    San Francisco, CA

    Redfin San Francisco

    Discount Real Estate Broker

    Listing fee*
    1.5%
    Actual cost*
    $9,000
    Savings*
    $3,979

    Read Review
    Summary
    Pros & Cons
    Reviews
    Company Info

    Redfin San Francisco is a local discount real estate brokerage based in San Francisco, CA with agents operating in San Francisco. It costs a so-so 1.5% of the final sale price at closing with a $9,000 minimum fee. Homes below $600,000 will pay more than the advertised 1.5% rate. Redfin San Francisco reduces the listing fee to 1% if you buy and sell with them. If you’re only buying, you can get a 25% rebate on the buyer’s agent commission at closing. Its plan gets you all the expected services and support, including a dedicated agent, in-person representation, MLS syndication. We’re still working to verify how many years this company has been in business. Read the full Redfin review.

    Decent rates Additional sell-and-buy savings Buyer savings Full service and support

    Pros

    • Its effective rate is somewhat competitive vs. other discount brands, yielding an average savings of $3,979 vs. standard commission rates.
    • Additional savings available if you buy and sell.
    • 25% rebate at closing for eligible home buyers.
    • Fee includes all expected services and support, including in-person support and pro photos.

    Cons

    • Nothing significant.

    No verified reviews.

    Availability: San Francisco, CA

    Business Address: 1 Montgomery St, Ste 800, San Francisco, CA 94104

    Website: https://www.redfin.com/

    Phone: (877) 973-3346

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  • 3.6
    Pleasant Hill, CA

    Assist-2-Sell Buyers & Sellers HomeTeam Realty

    Discount Real Estate Broker

    Listing fee*
    N/A
    Actual cost*
    N/A
    Savings*
    N/A

    Read Review
    Summary
    Pros & Cons
    Reviews
    Company Info

    Assist-2-Sell Buyers & Sellers HomeTeam Realty is a local discount real estate brokerage based in Pleasant Hill, CA with agents operating in San Francisco. We were unable to verify pricing information for Assist-2-Sell Buyers & Sellers HomeTeam Realty. We were unable to verify services information for Assist-2-Sell Buyers & Sellers HomeTeam Realty. It’s been in business since at least 2019. Read the full Assist-2-Sell review.

    Well established Missing pricing and services info

    Pros

    • Well established, with 6 years of verified activity.

    Cons

    • No verified services info.
    • No verified pricing info.

    RatingTotal reviews
    Overall3.014
    Yelp3.014

    Availability: San Francisco, CA

    Business Address: 2800 Pleasant Hill Rd, # 170, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

    Website: https://www.hometeamrealtyca.com/

    Phone: (925) 939-7653

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  • 3.6
    San Francisco, CA

    Tran Real Estate

    Discount Real Estate Broker

    Listing fee*
    1%
    Actual cost*
    $4,686
    Savings*
    $8,293

    Read Review
    Summary
    Pros & Cons
    Reviews
    Company Info

    Tran Real Estate is a local discount real estate broker that has agents operating in San Francisco. It advertises a very good 1% of the final sale price at closing. There's no minimum fee so you'll pay the advertised percentage rate no matter the final sale price. Tran Real Estate may be missing some key services and support, including pricing assistance and professional photography. We’re still working to verify how many years this company has been in business. Read the full Tran Real Estate review.

    Most competitive rates Some services missing

    Pros

    • Its effective rate is very competitive vs. other discount brands, yielding an average savings of $8,293 vs. standard commission rates.

    Cons

    • Doesn’t provide key expected services, including pricing assistance and professional photography.

    No verified reviews.

    Availability: San Francisco, CA

    Website: https://www.zillow.com/profile/RE-Discount-Broker/

    Phone: (415) 828-0793

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  • 3.5
    Select states

    Best Choice Flat Fee

    Discount Real Estate Broker

    Listing fee*
    $999
    Actual cost*
    $999
    Savings*
    $11,980

    Summary
    Pros & Cons
    Reviews
    Company Info

    Best Choice Flat Fee is a regional low commission real estate brokerage that has agents operating in San Francisco. It costs a nonrefundable $999 fee upfront. Upfront fees aren’t always a deal breaker, but companies with success-based fees (due at closing) are less risky. We were unable to verify services information for Best Choice Flat Fee. We’re still working to verify how many years this company has been in business.

    ⚠️ Upfront fees No verified services info

    Pros

    • Nothing significant.

    Cons

    • No verified services info.
    • Charges a nonrefundable upfront fee of $999.

    No verified reviews.

    Availability: Statewide in all states except Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Wyoming

    Business Address: Varies by state

    Website: https://www.bestchoiceflatfee.com/flat-fee-mls/

    Phone: (515) 770-2491

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  • 3.4
    Bay Area, CA

    WP Realty

    Discount Real Estate Broker

    Listing fee*
    1.5%
    Actual cost*
    $7,028
    Savings*
    $5,951

    Summary
    Pros & Cons
    Reviews
    Company Info

    WP Realty is a local discount real estate broker based in Dublin, CA with agents operating in San Francisco. It costs a competitive 1.5% of the final sale price at closing. There's no minimum fee so you'll pay the advertised percentage rate no matter the final sale price. WP Realty may be missing some key services and support, including pricing assistance and closing support. We’re still working to verify how many years this company has been in business.

    Competitive rates Some services missing

    Pros

    • Its effective rate is competitive vs. other discount brands, yielding an average savings of $5,951 vs. standard commission rates.

    Cons

    • Doesn’t provide key expected services, including pricing assistance and closing support.

    No verified reviews.

    Availability: San Francisco, CA

    Business Address: 4101 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA, 94568

    Website: https://www.wprealtyinc.com/

    Phone: (415) 794-1066

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How we research and rank discount real estate brokers

Data sources

Our research team identified and ranked 13 full-service, low commission real estate brokerages available in San Francisco. We compiled and analyzed 43,540 publicly available data points tied to customer reviews, pricing models, services, and track record to assess each company, determine our rankings, and choose our top picks in San Francisco.

Methodology

Our team used public business directories to identify 13 discount real estate services in San Francisco. We then manually verified pricing and services details for every company, categorizing them as either “full-service” or “limited-service.” 

We did our best to ensure that only brands and product offerings that meet our minimum full-service criteria made it onto these pages. Limited-service brokers appear in our Flat-fee MLS Services Guides.

We fed pricing, services, customer ratings, and credibility data for each verified low commission real estate brokerage into our localized ranking methodology. We evaluated each company across four core areas, including:

  • Customer Experience (35%): We measured how customers feel about their experiences and outcomes with the company over time. This score is primarily powered by average customer ratings across reputable, third-party review platforms. We weighted our customer scores to account for sample size and recency.
  • Pricing & Fees (30%): We measured the company’s fee structure and price point relative to other discount real estate brokerages. We determined each company's effective listing commission rate, average cost, and average savings (when compared to the national average commission rate). We also checked for special discounts, such as sell-and-buy deals and buyer rebates.
  • Services & Support (20%): We measured the level of services and support that each discount real estate broker provides and compared that to what a traditional broker offers. We also checked for bonus services, such as virtual tours and social media marketing.
  • Track Record (15%): We measured how long a company has been active in the market by looking at recent reviews. We also determined how consistent their activity level is over time.

We combined these individual scores into a single Overall Rating, which determined our top picks and general company rankings in San Francisco.

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