Who has better rates: Clever or UpNest?

Clever Real Estate has better rates than UpNest. If you go through Clever, you get full service and support from a top-producing local agent for just 1.5% instead of their usual 2-2.5% rate — no matter what. UpNest doesn't pre-negotiate or guarantee rates, so your costs and savings will vary depending on your market and the specifics of your sale (price, location, home type, condition, etc.). UpNest has stated in the past that its average listing fee is ~2.2%, which is significantly higher than Clever's 1.5% listing fee and not far off the typical 2.5-3% market rate. Learn more about Clever and UpNest fees and savings here .

How are Clever and UpNest different?

Clever and UpNest are similar in many ways, but differ in two key areas: savings and customer service. Clever pre-negotiates a low 1.5% listing fee with the agents in its network. UpNest doesn't pre-negotiate rates — the agents compete for your business, so actual rates and savings vary (and can be marginal). Clever also offers ongoing Concierge support throughout your sale or purchase from its in-house team of fully licensed real estate agents. UpNest doesn't offer this service. In terms of agent quality and the network size, Clever and UpNest are pretty comparable: both have ~14,000 agents nationwide and vet agents based on experience, sales records, and customer reviews. Read the in-depth breakdown of UpNest vs. Clever here .

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