Las Vegas · Henderson · Summerlin · RE/MAX Reliance
Sell Your Las Vegas Home for a 1% Listing Fee, With Full RE/MAX Service
Quick answer: Diana Valento, REALTOR® with RE/MAX Reliance, lists Las Vegas Valley homes for a 1% listing-side fee. Homes that sell for under $350,000 have a $3,500 minimum. There is no additional brokerage fee, and if your home does not sell, you pay no listing fee. What you pay the buyer’s agent is a separate choice that we negotiate together.
Many sellers see “list for 1%” ads and ask the same things: What is the catch? What will I really pay? Will buyer agents still bring offers? This page answers each one with real numbers, so you can compare any agent you talk to.
Diana’s 1% terms, in plain words
- Home sales (residential): 1% listing-side fee, based on the final sale price and paid at closing.
- Minimum: $3,500 for homes that sell for under $350,000. That is the only minimum for home sales.
- Extra brokerage fee: none. There is no additional brokerage fee on top of the 1%.
- No sale, no listing fee: if your home does not sell, you owe no listing fee. This covers the listing fee only.
- Buyer’s agent: buyer-broker compensation is separate from the 1% and is negotiable.
- Commercial sales: 1% on the listing side, with the terms set in writing for each property.
- Leasing: the 1% offer is for sales only. It does not apply to leases.
Your written listing agreement governs. We go over the term, the fee and how to cancel before you sign. Learn more about listing agreement cancellation clauses and listing agreements in Nevada.
What a 1% listing agent is, and what the 1% covers
A 1% listing agent is a licensed agent who charges 1% of the sale price to represent you, the seller. The 1% pays for your side of the sale. It is not the whole cost of selling, and that is the part many ads leave out. With Diana, the 1% buys the same work a full-price listing agent does:
- A clear price. A no-pressure talk about your goals, then a RE/MAX market report (a CMA) that shows what homes like yours sold for.
- Professional photos that show your home at its best.
- MLS listing. Your home goes on the local MLS, and other MLS systems when it helps.
- Big home websites like Realtor.com and Zillow, plus social media posts and ads that reach local buyers and people moving here.
- Safe showings with Bluetooth lockboxes that only licensed agents can open.
- Offers and negotiation, including inspection repairs and appraisal problems.
- Easy paperwork with electronic signatures, and steady follow-up with escrow, title, the lender and the buyer’s agent until closing.
Diana handles your sale herself. You will not be passed to a call center or a new person after you sign. See the full marketing plan to sell your home.
Savings math: worked examples
These are examples, not quotes. They compare Diana’s fee with an illustrative 2.5% to 3% listing fee. That range is used only for comparison. It is not a standard rate. Every commission is negotiable and is set in your written agreement.
| Example sale price | Diana’s listing fee | Illustrative 2.5% to 3% listing fee | Listing-side difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,500 (1% would be $2,500, so the $3,500 minimum applies) | $6,250 to $7,500 | $2,750 to $4,000 |
| $450,000 | $4,500 (1% × $450,000) | $11,250 to $13,500 | $6,750 to $9,000 |
| $650,000 | $6,500 (1% × $650,000) | $16,250 to $19,500 | $9,750 to $13,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,000 (1% × $1,000,000) | $25,000 to $30,000 | $15,000 to $20,000 |
About the minimum: on a $250,000 sale, $3,500 works out to 1.4% of the price. At $350,000 and up, the fee is simply 1%. When you compare agents, always do the math on your own expected price.
Example of the full picture. Say your home sells for $450,000. Diana’s listing fee is $4,500. If you also agree to pay the buyer’s agent 2% (an example, not a rule), that adds $9,000, for $13,500 in total commissions. With an illustrative 2.5% listing fee and the same 2% to the buyer’s agent, the total would be $11,250 + $9,000 = $20,250. The difference is $6,750. If you offer the buyer’s agent less, or nothing, your cost drops further. Title, escrow, transfer tax and other closing costs are extra in every case.
Who pays the buyer’s agent now?
The rules changed in 2024, and many sellers have not heard yet. According to the National Association of REALTORS® settlement facts page, practice changes took effect on August 17, 2024. Offers to pay buyer agents can no longer be made on the MLS, though sellers can still offer them off the MLS. Buyers working with an agent sign a written agreement before touring homes, and that agreement must state that broker fees and commissions are fully negotiable and not set by law.
Nevada law points the same way. NRS 645.005 defines a brokerage agreement as a written contract between a client and a broker. NRS 645.252 requires an agent to disclose each source of compensation in a sale. Chapter 645 sets rules for agreements and disclosures, not a commission rate.
So the buyer’s agent fee is not automatic. You can:
- offer the buyer’s agent a fee up front,
- offer a credit toward the buyer’s closing costs, or
- wait and work it out when an offer comes in.
This is where negotiating counts. Diana has negotiated the buyer’s side anywhere from 0% to 3%, depending on the home, the price and the market. Read more about negotiating realtor commissions in Las Vegas. This is general information, not legal advice.
The fine print to check in any 1% offer
Not every “1%” ad means the same deal. Before you sign with anyone, ask these questions and get the answers in writing:
| Question to ask | Diana’s answer |
|---|---|
| Is there a minimum fee? | $3,500, only for homes that sell for under $350,000. |
| Is there a transaction or admin fee on top? | No. There is no additional brokerage fee. |
| Do I have to buy my next home with you to get 1%? | No. The 1% is for the sale on its own. |
| What if it does not sell? | No sale, no listing fee. |
| Who actually handles my sale? | Diana, from pricing through closing. |
| How long is the agreement, and can I cancel? | We go over the term and the way out in writing before you sign. |
Red flags with any low-cost agent: slow replies, vague answers about recent sales on your street, pressure to sign a long contract today, fees that show up later, no plan for the MLS and photos, or a high price promise with no sales data behind it.
Want a side-by-side look at Redfin, flat-fee and other discount options in Las Vegas? Read RE/MAX 1% vs. discount brokers.
Is a 1% listing right for your home?
It is usually a great fit if your home is clean and ready to show, you want to price it right for today’s market, and you want full service without paying a large listing fee.
Let’s talk first if your home needs big repairs, or it is a short sale, probate sale or another special case. Diana has closed several hundred short sales, so tough situations are familiar ground. See her Las Vegas short sale help.
- Luxury homes: the same residential terms apply, and the savings grow with the price. See selling your Las Vegas luxury home.
- Rentals and investment homes: see the guide for investors selling with Diana.
- Commercial property: 1% on the listing side for sales, with terms in writing. See commercial property in Las Vegas.
- Where Diana works: mostly Summerlin and Henderson, plus Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Southwest Las Vegas and Pahrump.
About Diana Valento
Diana Valento is a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Reliance. She has helped people buy and sell homes in the Las Vegas Valley for 16 years and has sold over 500 homes. RE/MAX is a name buyers know, and Diana works the local market every day. Learn more about Diana or about RE/MAX agents in Las Vegas.
Nevada license S-0169007. Under NRS 645.315, Nevada agents must show their license number and brokerage name in their ads. You can check any Nevada license through the Nevada Real Estate Division.
1% listing fee questions, answered
What does Diana Valento charge to list a home for 1%?
For a home sale, Diana charges a 1% listing-side fee. Homes that sell for under $350,000 have a $3,500 minimum. There is no additional brokerage fee. If your home does not sell, you pay no listing fee. Buyer-broker compensation is separate and negotiable, and your written listing agreement sets the final terms.
Is a 1% listing really full service?
Yes. Diana prices your home with a market report, gets professional photos, puts it on the MLS and major home sites, handles showings and offers, negotiates repairs and appraisal issues, and keeps escrow on track to closing. She handles your sale herself.
What will I pay in total when I sell with a 1% listing?
You pay the 1% listing fee, or $3,500 if your home sells for under $350,000. You also pay whatever you agree to offer the buyer’s agent, if anything, plus normal closing costs like title, escrow and transfer tax. Diana has negotiated the buyer’s side anywhere from 0% to 3%.
Do I have to pay the buyer’s agent in Nevada?
No law sets that amount. Since August 17, 2024, offers to pay buyer agents are not posted on the MLS, and buyers sign a written agreement with their own agent. You can offer a fee, offer a credit toward the buyer’s costs, or wait and negotiate when an offer comes in.
Will buyer agents still show a 1% listing?
Yes. Your home goes on the MLS and the big home websites like any other listing. Buyer agents are paid under their own written agreement with their buyer, plus anything you choose to offer. Your 1% to Diana does not change what they can earn.
Are real estate commissions negotiable in Nevada?
Yes. Broker fees and commissions are not set by law. Nevada law requires a brokerage agreement to be a written contract and requires agents to disclose each source of their pay, but it does not set a rate.
Does the 1% fee work for luxury homes and commercial property?
Yes for sales. Luxury homes follow the same residential terms, and the dollar savings grow with the price. Commercial sales are 1% on the listing side, with terms set in writing for each property. The 1% offer does not apply to leasing.
What happens if my home does not sell?
Then you pay no listing fee. That promise covers Diana’s listing fee only. Costs you agree to separately, like repairs or staging you order yourself, are not part of it.
See what you would keep
Tell Diana about your home. She will send a free RE/MAX market report and a simple cost estimate showing the 1% fee, your choices for the buyer’s agent side and what you would likely keep. No pressure.
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Diana Valento, REALTOR® · RE/MAX Reliance · Nevada license S-0169007
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