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“Although she charges less commission than other agents, I can't imagine a full-price agent giving better service than she did.”
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List Your SoCal Home for 1%.Full Service, From Your Phone.
An experienced agent, professional photos, full MLS exposure and expert negotiation, managed by phone and video. Just $8,000 on an $800,000 sale, paid at closing.
1%listing fee
$0upfront
230+homes sold
- Free, no-obligation quote
- No upfront fees
- See your net at 1%
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70+ five-star reviews · 230+ homes sold · 11+ years
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Proven across SoCal
230+ homes sold in 70 SoCal cities.
From the San Gabriel Valley to the Inland Empire and Orange County, Ashley has sold homes in neighborhoods like yours.
Monrovia25Azusa20Covina17Duarte13Arcadia9
Is 1% really full service?
Yes. Here's everything you get for 1%.
The Virtual plan isn't a flat-fee MLS entry or a do-it-yourself listing. A licensed Howie Gets It Sold agent handles everything from pricing to closing. The only difference is that meetings happen by phone and video.
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Pricing strategyA custom market analysis and list price built from recent local sales.
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Professional HDR photographyListing photos that make your home stand out online.
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MLS and major home-search sitesFull exposure on the MLS and the big home-search sites buyers use.
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Lockbox and showing schedulingYour agent sets up the lockbox in person, and showings are booked online.
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Offer review and negotiationPrice, repairs, credits and terms, negotiated for you.
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Escrow through closingInspections, appraisal and escrow managed digitally to the finish.
The only in-person visit is lockbox setup. Everything else happens by phone, video and e-signature.
1% vs. a typical 3% listing commission
Keep $16,000
On an $800,000 sale, the Virtual plan's listing fee is $8,000 instead of $24,000.
| Sale price | Typical 3% | Virtual 1% | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| $600,000 | $18,000 | $6,000 | $12,000 |
| $800,000 | $24,000 | $8,000 | $16,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $30,000 | $10,000 | $20,000 |
Listing-side fees only, for illustration. Buyer-agent compensation, if any, is separate and negotiable. Other closing costs are additional. Commissions are not set by law and are negotiable.
How Virtual works
Sell your home without the meetings.
- 1Video consultation and pricingWalk your agent through your home on a video call and get your pricing analysis and net sheet.
- 2Photos, lockbox and live on the MLSYour agent coordinates photography and sets the lockbox, then your home goes live.
- 3Offers, negotiation and e-signaturesReview offers together by phone or video and sign everything electronically.
- 4Close and get paidEscrow is managed start to finish, and the 1% fee is paid at closing.
Who it's for
Built for sellers who don't need hand-holding.
Out-of-state ownersSell your Southern California home without flying back.
Busy professionalsHandle your sale on your schedule, from your phone.
Landlords and investorsSell a rental efficiently and keep more of your equity.
Heirs and familiesSell an inherited home even when everyone lives somewhere else.
Want more in-person help? Every plan has the same agent.
Client reviews
Trusted by Southern California sellers
★★★★★
“Ashley handled everything for us efficiently and professionally. She went above and beyond, and we couldn't be more grateful.”
Verified client review
★★★★★
“Ashley was fast to respond to any questions. She is honest, helpful and knowledgeable. The whole process was smooth with Ashley.”
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Meet the team lead
Ashley Howie
A Southern California real estate agent with more than 11 years of experience and over 230 closed transactions, specializing in trust, probate and inherited homes and out-of-state owners.
She built Commission by Design around a simple idea: sellers should choose how much hands-on help they want and pay only for that, without giving up experienced representation.
California DRE #01949367Homequest Real Estate70+ five-star reviews
Common questions
Straight answers about 1%
Is the 1% Virtual plan really full service?
Yes. You get a licensed Howie Gets It Sold agent, a pricing analysis, professional HDR photography, MLS and home-search site exposure, offer negotiation and escrow support through closing. The difference is that meetings happen by phone and video.
What's the only in-person part?
Lockbox setup. Everything else, including the consultation, offer reviews and paperwork, happens by phone, video and e-signature.
When do I pay the 1%?
The listing fee is paid at closing, out of the sale proceeds. There are no upfront fees.
What about the buyer's agent commission?
The 1% is the listing-side fee only. Buyer-agent compensation, if any, is separate and negotiable, and your agent will walk you through your options.
What if I want more in-person help?
Your quote shows all three plans: Virtual at 1%, Hybrid at 2% and Concierge at 2.5%. Your agent will help you pick the one that fits your home and your situation.
What areas do you serve?
Los Angeles County, the San Gabriel Valley, and Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
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