The traditional real estate commission model is broken. For too long, sellers have paid a rigid 2.5-3% listing fee, regardless of the work involved, watching their hard-earned equity disappear at the closing table. In today's market, where every dollar counts, this outdated structure is no longer acceptable. Low-commission realtors have emerged as a powerful alternative, offering to sell your home for a reduced fee, often between 1% and 1.5% [1] . However, a lower fee can som

Why This Guide Matters Finding a top real estate agent in San Francisco is different than anywhere else in the country. Between navigating Tenancy in Common (TIC)  , understanding seismic retrofit compliance , and managing intense bidding wars , who you hire determines your success. This guide analyzes transaction data to rank the top performers, explains the "Hybrid vs. Traditional" agency model, and provides a current snapshot of the Bay Area market. Who is this guide for?