1% vs 3% Commission: The Real Difference

See exactly how much you save with TD Realty Ohio compared to traditional Columbus real estate agents charging 3% commission.

Home Price Traditional 3% TD Realty 1% Your Savings
$300,000 $9,000 $3,000 $6,000
$400,000 $12,000 $4,000 $8,000
$600,000 $18,000 $6,000 $12,000
$750,000 $22,500 $7,500 $15,000
$1,000,000 $30,000 $10,000 $20,000

*1% rate applies when you buy and sell with TD Realty Ohio. Sell-only rate is 2%.

What You Get: TD Realty Ohio vs Traditional Agents

TD Realty Ohio (1-2%)

  • Full MLS listing
  • Professional photography
  • Online marketing & syndication
  • Showing coordination
  • Expert negotiation
  • Contract to closing management
  • Pre-listing inspection option
  • Licensed broker representation
  • Columbus REALTORS® member

Traditional Agent (3%)

  • Full MLS listing
  • Professional photography
  • Online marketing & syndication
  • Showing coordination
  • Expert negotiation
  • Contract to closing management
  • Pre-listing inspection (sometimes)
  • Licensed agent representation
  • REALTORS® member

Same services. $6,000-$20,000 less in commission.

Why Traditional Commission Rates Are Outdated

The 6% total commission model (3% to listing agent, 3% to buyer's agent) was established decades ago when selling a home required expensive newspaper ads, physical brochures, and significant marketing overhead.

Today, technology has changed everything:

  • MLS syndication automatically distributes your listing to Zillow, Realtor.com, and hundreds of other sites
  • Digital photography has dramatically reduced marketing costs
  • Online showing scheduling streamlines the process
  • Electronic signatures speed up transactions

Yet many agents still charge 3% as if it's 1995. TD Realty Ohio has built an efficient, technology-enabled brokerage that delivers the same results for less. We pass those savings directly to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Your home's sale price is determined by the market—buyer demand, comparable sales, and property condition—not by how much you pay your agent. You get the same MLS exposure, the same marketing reach, and the same negotiation expertise with TD Realty Ohio.

We run an efficient operation. Lower overhead, smart use of technology, and a focus on providing excellent service rather than flashy offices. We'd rather help more families save money than maximize our per-transaction profit.

There isn't one. You get 1% commission when you buy and sell with us, or 2% for sell-only. Full service, licensed broker representation, member of Columbus REALTORS® and NAR. The only difference is thousands more dollars in your pocket at closing.

Ready to Save Thousands on Your Home Sale?

Schedule a free consultation to discuss selling your Columbus area home for 1-2% commission.