The 1% In
Real Estate.™
1% commission agents serving Chicago's north and northwest suburbs and the city.
It’s what you get.
It’s not what you save.
Full-service results.
1% commission.
Real homes. Real results.
Hoffman Estates
Crystal Lake
Lake Zurich
Schaumburg
“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.”
There used to be two ways to sell a home.
Now there is ONE.
& DIY
at 1%
brokerage
The four things everyone asks first.
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.
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.
Full service. More equity kept.
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?+
Just one, and you’ll know it before you sign. Every plan includes a one-time Listing Activation Package of $495, $695 or $895, depending on the plan you choose. It pays for your listing’s professional photography, media and launch. No hidden surcharges or surprise fees. Standard closing costs like attorney fees, title charges and transfer taxes are separate, as they are with any brokerage.
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 ended under our standard cancellation policy. We don’t believe in holding a homeowner hostage in a listing agreement they no longer want. The one thing that can’t be refunded is the Listing Activation Package fee, because it is paid right away to the photographers and media vendors who produce your home’s marketing.
Ready to see what you’d keep?
See your potential savings.
Start with your address and your own estimated sale price. No contact details needed to see the comparison.
Your best estimate is fine. You can enter $595,000 or 595k. This is your estimate, not an automated valuation.
Listing-commission savings before SPOT’s separate administrative fee.
Request a personal follow-up about your home and potential savings. No obligation to list.