We recruit top-performing agents across the country and negotiate their rates down to 1% before you ever pick up the phone. Same full-service experience. Same 4.9-star agents. You just skip the awkward fee conversation — and keep an extra $10,000 at closing.
FSBO looks free — until you see what it costs in sale price.
*NAR 2024: median FSBO sale price was ~$380K vs. ~$450K agent-assisted. Actual results vary. Commission is listing side only.
Fair question. Here's the short answer: we do the expensive part for them.
Agents normally spend 30–40% of their time and money finding sellers. HomeRise eliminates that overhead by delivering a steady pipeline of serious, pre-qualified clients.
In exchange for that pipeline, agents accept a pre-negotiated 1% rate. Lower margin per deal, more deals total. Same math that makes Costco work — volume over markup.
Professional photos, MLS listing, expert negotiation, full closing support. Nothing is cut. The rate is lower because we already did the negotiating — not because they're doing less.
Tell us about your home and we'll connect you with a vetted, full-service agent in your area — already locked in at 1%. No haggling, no surprises. Just expert help at a rate we negotiated for you.
FSBO and flat fee sound cheaper on paper. But the NAR reports that FSBO homes sell for roughly $70,000 less than agent-assisted homes on average. That's not a commission — that's money you leave on the table because of mispriced listings, bad photos, weak negotiations, and limited buyer exposure.
And traditional agents? They deliver results — but at 3%, you're overpaying for a rate that was never really negotiated. It was just "industry standard."
HomeRise is the middle path that shouldn't exist but does. We recruit top-performing agents — 4.9-star ratings, 15–20+ years of experience — and negotiate their rates down to 1% in exchange for a steady pipeline of serious sellers. You get the same agent who'd charge someone else 3%. They do the same work. You just pay less because we already had the fee conversation for you.
We recruited the agents and negotiated the rates. You just show up and sell with confidence.
Fill out a quick form. We'll match you with a top-rated, pre-vetted agent in your market — someone who already works at our pre-negotiated 1% rate. No awkward fee conversations.
They handle the pricing strategy, prep recommendations, and market analysis. You're not guessing on price or researching comps at midnight. That's their job — and they're great at it.
Professional photography, MLS listing, Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin — plus open houses, showings, and buyer inquiries. Everything a 3% agent does, handled by yours at 1%.
Negotiations, inspections, appraisals, closing paperwork — your agent manages every detail so nothing falls through the cracks. You pay 1% at closing and keep the rest.
Same vetted agents, same expert service. The only difference is how much in-person hand-holding you want. Both save you thousands compared to a traditional 3% agent.
Our most popular tier. Your agent handles everything — pricing, marketing, negotiation, closing — using the same tools and data that top-producing teams use. Lean, efficient, full-service.
Best for most sellers — maximum savings with zero compromise on results.
Everything in Market Expert, plus your agent is physically present at every key moment — walk-throughs, staging, showings, inspections, and closing. For sellers who want maximum hand-holding.
Best for sellers who want someone physically present at every step — still saves thousands vs. 3%.
You don't have to choose between "cheap and risky" or "expensive and safe." There's a third option.
Pricing strategy, disclosures, negotiations, inspection responses, closing coordination — your agent handles every part that trips up DIY sellers. You make the decisions, they do the work.
We negotiate 1% rates in bulk with top-performing agents in exchange for a steady flow of serious clients. They're not desperate — they're smart. And you benefit from the deal we already struck.
Every agent in our network is vetted for experience, ratings, and track record. These are the agents who'd normally charge 3%. They work with us because we bring them clients — and that's worth more than a higher per-deal margin.
Professional photography, MLS listing, Zillow and Realtor.com exposure, open houses, expert negotiation, and full closing support. Nothing is cut. The rate is just lower because we negotiated it.
On a $500,000 home, you save $10,000 vs. a 3% agent. But unlike flat fee or FSBO, you're not figuring out pricing, legal disclosures, or buyer negotiations on your own. The savings come from the rate — not from cutting your safety net.
Buying your next home too? Use HomeRise for both and get a 50% buyer agent commission rebate on top of your 1% listing savings. That's $15K–$25K total savings on a typical move.
The NAR settlement made real estate commissions more transparent and more negotiable. Buyers now sign agreements before working with agents. Sellers have more power over what they pay.
HomeRise was built on this exact philosophy — transparent, pre-negotiated rates — before the settlement made it headline news. We didn't scramble to adapt. This is what we've always done.
If you've been hearing about commission changes and wondering what it means for you: it means you now have real options. And the best option is an agent who was already working at a fair rate — not one who's grudgingly adjusting because a lawsuit forced their hand.
The settlement confirmed what HomeRise always practiced — there's no "standard" commission. Our rates start at 1%.
Buyers now sign agreements before touring homes. This creates more transparency for everyone — and validates the pre-negotiated model.
You decide what you pay. HomeRise makes that decision easy with rates that are already locked in at 1% or 1.75%.
Other brokerages are adjusting. We've been operating this way since day one. Our agents chose transparency — they didn't have it forced on them.
Trish is exactly the kind of agent you'd normally pay 3% for — 20 years of experience, six NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence Awards, and a 4.9-star rating on Zillow. She's not cutting corners. She agreed to work at a pre-negotiated rate because HomeRise brings her a steady pipeline of serious sellers. She does the same work. You pay less.
"My clients get the exact same service I've always provided — the same marketing, the same negotiation, the same hand-holding through closing. The only difference is they keep more money at the end. That's why I partnered with HomeRise."
They wanted to save — but not at the cost of getting bad service. Here's how it went.
"Trish was there every step of the way — incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and patient. She helped us price right, and we got multiple offers in the first weekend. The savings were a bonus on top of amazing service."
"Our team was very responsive and efficient, listened to and responded with solid advice to our concerns, and ultimately helped us navigate closing without any delays."
"Professional and friendly. Smooth sailing from our first meeting. Would definitely recommend them to friends and family."
Common questions from sellers who want to save on commission without the risk of doing it themselves.
Pre-vetted, full-service agents at pre-negotiated rates — wherever you're selling.
Every state has pre-vetted agents at pre-negotiated rates. Tell us where you're selling and we'll match you.
All that's missing is your address. Tell us where you're selling and we'll match you with a top-rated 1% agent in your market.
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Commission rates and savings estimates are based on the HomeRise 1% Market Expert plan compared to a traditional 3% listing agent commission. Actual savings vary based on your home's sale price, location, and chosen service tier. The 1% and 1.75% commission rates apply to the listing agent side only. Buyer agent compensation, if offered by the seller, is a separate cost. Agent availability varies by market. HomeRise agents are independent licensed real estate professionals partnered with the HomeRise network. All services are subject to local real estate regulations and licensing requirements. HomeRise is a service of Houwzer, Inc. © Houwzer, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
