Average Real Estate Commission in Ventura County: 2026 Guide
The short version: Ventura County’s median home sale price is around $992,5001 and has been rising faster than most Southern California counties, up roughly 5.1% year-over-year. At California’s average commission rate of 5.47%, that’s roughly $54,290 in total realtor fees.
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Ventura County commission rates in 2026
| CA statewide average | Howie Gets It Sold | |
|---|---|---|
| Listing agent commission | ~2.73% | 2% |
| Buyer’s agent commission (if offered) | ~2.74% | Negotiable |
| Total | ~5.47% | ~4% |
| Home sale price | At 5.47% | At 4% | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| $700,000 | $38,290 | $28,000 | $10,290 |
| $992,500 (Ventura County median) | $54,290 | $39,700 | $14,590 |
| $1,200,000 | $65,640 | $48,000 | $17,640 |
| $1,500,000 | $82,050 | $60,000 | $22,050 |
Buyer’s agent compensation is negotiated separately and isn’t included in the 2% listing-side figure.
Ventura County’s market in 2026
Ventura County has seen some of the strongest price growth in Southern California through 2026, with the median sale price up around 5.1% year-over-year alongside an 11.4% increase in sales volume2 — notably stronger than neighboring LA or the Inland Empire saw over the same period. Simi Valley, at the eastern edge of the county, is the primary service area.
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Same full-service listing here as anywhere else in the service area: professional pricing strategy, MLS marketing, negotiation, trust/probate/estate sale experience, and out-of-state/absentee seller coordination.
FAQ
Is Ventura County a strong market for sellers right now?
Yes — price growth has outpaced most of Southern California through 2026, generally a stronger position for sellers.2
Do you cover all of Ventura County, or just Simi Valley?
Simi Valley is the primary, established service area; reach out to confirm coverage elsewhere in the county.
Does the 2% commission work the same way here as in LA or Orange County?
Yes — same structure, same full-service scope, regardless of county.
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[2] Norada Real Estate Investments, Southern California county-level price and sales volume data, 2026.
Commission rates cited are averages based on third-party industry surveys, informational only, always negotiable. DRE #01949367. Homequest Real Estate, DRE #01812614.