Lumenstead vs. a traditional agent
What a commission buys, and what software can now do.
These are published industry figures. Lumenstead pricing is not yet set, so this page shows what is typically paid today rather than claiming a saving we have not priced.
5.44%
Average total commission, buyer's and seller's agents combined, 2025
Clever Real Estate, 2025 commission survey (806 agents)2.77%
Average seller's (listing) agent commission, 2025
Clever Real Estate, 2025 commission survey (806 agents)2.40%
Average buyer's agent commission on closed sales, Q1 2025
Redfin, buyer's agent commission analysis, Q1 2025~9 in 10
Buyers and sellers who worked with an agent, July 2024 to June 2025
NAR, 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and SellersCommission at your price
Uses the 2025 national averages above. Rates vary by state (4.92% to 6.03%) and are often lower on high-priced homes ( source; $1M+ buyer-agent average 2.21%).
- Seller's agent (2.77%)
- $34,625
- Buyer's agent (2.67%)
- $33,375
- Total at 5.44%
- $68,000
Task by task
Pull public records, permits and sales historyAgentAgent pulls selected records, often after a listing appointmentLumensteadAssembled automatically into the Property Digital Twin, every fact sourcedAUTOMATED
Spot problems before buyers doAgentDepends on the agent's diligenceLumensteadConflicts and open items flagged automatically, framed for verificationAUTOMATED
PricingAgentComparative market analysis, typically one recommended numberLumensteadScenarios with ranges and adjustable comparables; human review availableAUTOMATED + REVIEW
Report back on showings and feedbackAgentCalls or texts when the agent has timeLumensteadContinuously updated in the Property Intelligence ReportAUTOMATED
Compare offersAgentAgent summarizes; highest price often leads the conversationLumensteadEvery offer normalized to risk-adjusted value, weighted to your prioritiesAUTOMATED
Answer questions at 11 p.m.AgentNext business dayLumensteadAva answers instantly, citing evidenceAUTOMATED
Negotiate, sign, and handle regulated adviceAgentLicensed agentLumensteadRouted to licensed professionals, never decided by AILICENSED HUMAN
Lumenstead routes negotiation, legal and other regulated decisions to licensed professionals. Figures are third-party published averages and may not reflect your market.