Almost every discount listing model has a minimum fee somewhere in the fine print. Ours is right on the front: 1% of the sale price or $7,500, whichever is greater. Here is why the minimum exists, exactly where it kicks in, and how to tell whether it matters for your home.
EZ Agents charges a 1% listing fee with a $7,500 minimum, paid only at closing. Because 1% of $750,000 is $7,500, the minimum applies only to homes that sell below $750,000. At $500,000 the fee is still $7,500, an effective 1.5%. At $750,000 and above, you pay a straight 1%.
Why a 1% listing agent has a minimum at all
A full-service listing has a floor of real costs and time. That floor is there at every price point, including the lower ones.
Before a home ever hits the market there is professional photography, a 3D tour, the pricing analysis and the MLS and search-site setup. After it goes live there are showings to coordinate, offers to review and a negotiation to run. Then come the inspection, the appraisal, the contract deadlines and the closing.
On every EZ Agents listing, Steve Novak handles that pricing, negotiation, inspection and closing work himself. Those hours and those hard costs do not shrink to fit a smaller fee.
There are two ways a low-fee agent can deal with that. One is to trim the service at lower price points: fewer photos, no 3D tour, or a base package with paid upgrades. The other is to set a minimum and keep the service whole. We chose the minimum.
The 1% fee is all-in. Pricing analysis, pro photos and a 3D tour, MLS and major search sites, showings coordination, negotiation, inspection and appraisal handling, and contract-to-close are all included. The minimum is what keeps it that way on every listing.
Where the $7,500 minimum kicks in
The math is simple. Your fee is 1% of the sale price or $7,500, whichever is greater. Below $750,000 the minimum applies. At $750,000 and above it does not.
| Sale price | Listing fee | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $7,500 | 1.5% |
| $600,000 | $7,500 | 1.25% |
| $750,000 | $7,500 | 1% |
| $1,000,000 | $10,000 | 1% |
| $1,500,000 | $15,000 | 1% |
Above $750,000 the fee simply stays at 1%. There is no tiering and no higher rate on more expensive homes.
How that compares to Redfin in Denver
Redfin is a useful national benchmark. As of October 2026, per Redfin’s published disclaimer, its Denver listing fee is 2% with a $5,500 minimum commission.
Redfin also advertises a 1% listing fee, but it applies only if the seller also buys a home with Redfin within 365 days of closing on the Redfin listing. Otherwise the seller pays 2%, and Redfin refunds the difference after the purchase. Redfin also states it raises the listing fee by 1% of the sale price if the buyer is unrepresented.
Redfin’s minimum is lower than ours. Its standard Denver rate is double ours. Which one costs less depends on your price and whether you plan to buy your next home through them.
Be honest about the numbers below $750,000
If your home is likely to sell under $750,000, your effective rate with us is above 1%. At $600,000 it is 1.25%. At $500,000 it is 1.5%. That is still a fraction of a 3% listing fee, but it is not 1%, and we would rather you hear that from us.
For lower-priced homes, compare carefully. Look at the actual dollar fee at your expected price, not the headline percentage. Then ask every agent about:
- The dollar amount at your likely sale price
- What is included versus sold as an upgrade
- Conditions attached to the advertised rate
- Whether buyer’s agent compensation is part of the quote
On that last point: the 1% is the listing side only. If you choose to offer compensation to a buyer’s agent, that is separate and negotiable. Commissions are negotiable by law, and home prices here in Colorado have nearly doubled in the last decade, which means commissions are higher than ever. That is the reason the comparison is worth doing at all.
Selling and buying? The rebate can cover the fee
Many sellers are also buyers. When you buy your next home with EZ Agents, you get our 50% buyer commission rebate on the purchase.
The rebate is not a check. It appears as a “Credit From Agent” line on your settlement statement and comes off what you owe at the closing table. Here is how closing credits work.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Listing fee on your sale (minimum) | $7,500 |
| Buy-side commission at 2.8% of $750,000 | $21,000 |
| Your 50% rebate as a closing credit | $10,500 |
| Rebate minus listing fee | $3,000 |
In that illustration, the credit on the purchase is larger than the listing fee on the sale. The buy side has its own minimum, which is explained on the rebate page. For the rest of the costs on both sides, see our guide to real estate closing costs in Colorado.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum fee on a 1% listing with EZ Agents?
The listing fee is 1% of the sale price or $7,500, whichever is greater. It is paid only at a successful closing, with no up-front fees.
At what sale price does the $7,500 minimum stop applying?
At $750,000. One percent of $750,000 is $7,500, so homes selling at or above $750,000 pay a straight 1%. Below that price the fee is $7,500, which works out to more than 1%.
Does the listing fee include the buyer’s agent commission?
No. The 1% covers the listing side only. Any compensation a seller chooses to offer a buyer’s agent is separate and negotiable.
Why not just charge 1% on every home with no minimum?
A full-service listing has a floor of real costs and time, including photography, a 3D tour, marketing, pricing, negotiation, inspection and closing work. A minimum keeps the service full at lower prices instead of trimming it.
How does Redfin’s minimum compare in Denver?
As of October 2026, Redfin’s published disclaimer lists a 2% Denver listing fee with a $5,500 minimum. Its 1% rate applies only if the seller also buys with Redfin within 365 days of closing.
EZ Agents’ listing fee is 1% of the sale price with a $7,500 minimum, paid at closing. Buyer’s agent compensation is separate. All fees and commissions are negotiable, and the dollar figures above are illustrations, not quotes. Redfin figures are as stated on redfin.com/disclaimer as of October 2026 and are subject to change by Redfin.