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The 1% In
Real Estate.™

Full premium service. 1% listing commission. This is Real Estate today.
What could a 1% listing commission save you?
No contact details required.
Pricing strategy, professional marketing, negotiation, and contract-to-close representation — all included.
★★★★★ 5.0 Average Rating
FULL MLS & buyer's agent access
Selling Chicago-area homes since 2005

It’s what you get.
It’s not what you save.

Full commission made sense when full commission was the only option. It isn’t anymore. That’s why SPOT Real Estate exists. So you get everything you expect from a listing agent — and walk away with more money in your pocket.
ESTIMATED SALE PRICE FOR COMPARISON
$650,000
$200K$1.5M
Move the slider to compare SPOT’s 1% listing commission with a 3% listing-commission example. The starting value is illustrative, not a valuation of your home.
3% listing-commission example$19,500
SPOT 1% listing commission$6,500
POTENTIAL LISTING-COMMISSION SAVINGS
$13,000
Before SPOT’s separate administrative fee.
Illustrative comparison only. SPOT’s separate administrative fee reduces the savings shown. Commissions are negotiable. Buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is negotiated separately. Other selling costs are excluded.

Full-service results.
1% commission.

Real homes. Real clients. Real outcomes across Chicago and the suburbs.
GOOGLE RATING5.0  · 27 REVIEWS
CLIENT SAVINGS$200k+  VS. 3%
BROKER SINCE2005  BUYERS & SELLERS
SPOT SELLER PERFORMANCE
80%
Of our Listings sell at or above list price
58%
Draw competitive offers in the first week
16DAYS
Average days to contract
SPOT seller performance · Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) Jan 2025-Sept 2026

Real homes. Real results.

A look at the homes and homeowners behind the numbers.
1438 Della Drive
SOLD
1438 Della Drive
Hoffman Estates
$612,000
4 days to first contract · 98% of list price
Saved $12,580 vs. a 3% commission
1703 Cunningham
SOLD
1703 Cunningham Lane
Crystal Lake
$460,000
1 day to contract · $10k over list price
Saved $9,200 vs. a 3% commission
PROPERTY ADDRESS
SOLD
1020 Pembridge Road
Lake Zurich
$605,000
5 days to contract · $30k over list price
Saved $12,100 vs. a 3% commission
1622 Orchard Schaumburg
SOLD
358 Beech Drive
Schaumburg
$581,000
1 day to first contract · $31k over list price
Saved $11,620 vs. a 3% commission
SPOT Real Estate clients Richard and Julie
★★★★★
“There was absolutely no drop-off in the quality of the listing or service level received because of the lower commission rate. We saved $12,500 on commissions that we were able to use to buy furniture for our new home.”
RICHARD & JULIE L. — GURNEE, IL · SAVED $12,500
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There used to be two ways to sell a home.
Now there is ONE.

SPOT combines full-service brokerage representation with a 1% listing commission — without handing the work back to the homeowner.
DO MORE
Flat fee
& DIY
Lower cost. More homeowner responsibility.
Service levels vary by provider, but homeowners typically take on more of the pricing, showing, negotiation and transaction process.
SPOT-KEEP MORE EQUITY
Full service
at 1%
Full representation. 1% listing commission.
Pricing strategy
Professional photography and marketing
MLS exposure
Showing coordination
Negotiation
Contract-to-close management
Everything you expect from a traditional listing agent. A different cost structure.
PAY MORE
Traditional
brokerage
Full representation. Traditional listing commission.
The service scope can be similar. SPOT’s distinction is a 1% listing commission and a leaner brokerage cost structure..

The four things everyone asks first.

“A lower commission must mean less service.”
It means a leaner brokerage model, not a stripped-down listing. Pricing strategy, professional marketing, showing coordination, negotiation and contract-to-close representation are still included.
“So what’s the catch?”
There isn’t a stripped-down service tier. The difference is the brokerage model and pricing structure, not work handed back to you. SPOT’s 1% is the listing commission; the separate administrative fee is disclosed up front.
“Is SPOT a real brokerage?”
Yes. SPOT Real Estate, LLC is a licensed Illinois brokerage. Its Designated Managing Broker has been licensed in Illinois since 2005.
“Do I still get professional photos and marketing?”
Yes. Professional photography, MLS exposure, syndication to major consumer portals, signage and a written marketing plan for your home are included.

You built equity.

Why give more of it away than you have to?

Most homeowners do not question the value of expert representation. They question why it still costs so much to get it.

That is why SPOT Real Estate exists. Equity Protection™ is the SPOT standard: full-service marketing, negotiation, guidance, and representation at a 1% listing commission, designed to help you keep more of what is yours.

Use your own estimated home value. No obligation to list.
THE BROKERAGE BEHIND THE 1%

Real brokerage.
Real representation.
One accountable professional.

Every SPOT seller works with a licensed real estate professional who stays involved from the initial pricing conversation through negotiation and closing — backed by the brokerage throughout the transaction.

Industry veteran-led.
SPOT’s Designated Managing Broker has been licensed in Illinois since 2005.
ILLINOIS LICENSED BROKERAGE
Full brokerage representation
CHICAGO & SUBURBS
Local market representation
ONE POINT OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Your broker stays with the transaction
FULL-SERVICE STANDARD
Pricing through closing
EQUITY PROTECTION™ IN PRACTICE

Full service. More equity kept.

SPOT sellers describe the service they received and what the 1% listing commission meant at closing.
$12,000+
REPORTED SAVINGS
“Exceptional service that exceeded my expectations.”
DANIEL H.  |  RIVER WEST
$9,000
REPORTED SAVINGS
“He was kind and compassionate.”
CAROL B.  |  ROSELLE
$6,000
REPORTED SAVINGS
“Mark’s communication was top notch.”
ANTHONY M.  |  GILBERTS
Savings are reported by individual clients and may be rounded. Results vary by property and transaction.
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Questions about the 1% model.

What exactly does the 1% commission cover?+

Pricing strategy, comprehensive MLS exposure, showing coordination, contract negotiations, and dedicated transaction-to-close representation. The 1% represents SPOT’s core professional listing commission. To maintain complete transparency, our upfront Listing Activation Package (which covers direct media and production costs) is itemized separately, and any buyer-agent compensation is negotiated independently.

How can SPOT offer full-service representation at 1%?+

SPOT is built around a lean, technology-enabled brokerage model with lower fixed overhead than traditional office-heavy structures. By stripping away costly administrative bloat and separating our upfront marketing production costs from our closing commission, we can pass thousands of dollars in equity directly back to our clients without ever sacrificing full-service representation.

Who pays the buyer’s agent?+

Buyer-broker compensation is completely negotiable and is not set by law. Depending on the terms of the buyer’s representation agreement and the structure of the incoming purchase offer, a buyer may pay their broker directly, or a seller may strategically choose to offer an off-MLS contribution or concession toward it. SPOT will help you dynamically evaluate any compensation requests as part of the overall offer to protect your net proceeds.

Are there any other fees?+

No hidden administrative surcharges or surprise junk fees. We charge a competitive 1% commission at closing, paired with a one-time, upfront Listing Activation Package that covers the direct third-party vendor costs (such as professional photography, drone footage, or 3D tours) required to launch your property. This amount varies strictly by the media tier you choose, is clearly displayed on our Pricing page, and is fully disclosed before you sign a listing agreement. Note: Most traditional firms quietly charge a similar administrative fee, but they typically hide it deep within their listing contract until you meet at the kitchen table.

Do I have to sign a long-term contract?+

No. If either you or SPOT decides the listing relationship is no longer the right fit, the agreement can be terminated according to our standard cancellation policy. We don't believe in holding a homeowner hostage in a listing agreement they no longer want to be in. (Please note that while the listing agreement can be terminated, the upfront Listing Activation fee is non-refundable as those funds are immediately distributed to media vendors to produce your property's marketing assets).

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