Updated November 2026. Clever’s fees and terms were re-read on Clever’s own FAQ (updated March 26, 2026) and home page on November 1, 2026. Beycome competes with Clever; we’ve kept this side by side and factual.
Head to head, as of November 1, 2026: Clever matches you with a full-service partner agent at a 1.5% listing fee ($3,000 minimum), paid at closing. Beycome charges a flat fee upfront with $0 to Beycome at closing. On the $417,500 US median (NAR, September 2026), that’s $6,262.50 with Clever versus $99 for Beycome Basic.
Clever is a free matching service founded in 2017 in St. Louis. Buyers can get $250 cash back, or $500 if they also sell through Clever. In both models, you still decide whether to offer a buyer’s agent anything, and that’s separate. Want the full customer-review picture first? Our Clever Real Estate review covers ratings and what customers say; this page is the side-by-side.
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Key takeaways
- Clever is a matching service, not a flat fee MLS. You sign a listing agreement with a partner agent, not with Clever.
- On the US median price of $417,500 (NAR, September 2026), a 1.5% listing fee is $6,262.50. The $3,000 minimum kicks in below $200,000.
- Clever says it has matched 200,000+ customers and works with 18,000-plus agents in every US state. That’s wider coverage than Beycome, which lists homes in 17 states and DC.
- Beycome Concierge, a full-support package, is $1,399 with $0 due to Beycome at closing. Beycome Basic is $99 in most states if you want to run the sale yourself.
Comparing for your own home? See what’s in each plan on our flat fee MLS page, or what a person working with you looks like on Concierge.
How does Clever Real Estate work for sellers?
Clever’s FAQ lays it out in four steps. It’s free to start, and you can stop at any point.
- Fill out a short questionnaire about your home and timeline.
- Talk to a licensed Clever concierge, or opt out of the call.
- Get matched with 2 to 3 local agents, often within hours.
- Interview them and pick one, or ask for more matches, or walk away.
The agents come from brokerages like Keller Williams, Century 21, RE/MAX, Coldwell Banker and eXp, plus regional firms. Once you choose, you sign a standard listing agreement with that agent. Clever isn’t a party to it.
How does Clever make money?
Clever says it earns a referral fee from the agent’s commission when a deal closes. It doesn’t charge you directly. The agent agrees to that fee up front and builds it into the 1.5% rate. If nothing closes, Clever gets nothing.
That’s a normal referral model, and Clever explains it plainly. It also means your agent pays part of their fee back to Clever, which is one reason the rate is set where it is.
What does selling with Clever really cost?
Two fees matter on a full-service sale: the listing fee and any buyer-agent compensation you choose to offer. Clever’s 1.5% covers only the first. Its FAQ says the buyer’s agent fee is separate and negotiable.
| Sale price | Clever listing fee (1.5%, $3,000 min) | Beycome Concierge ($1,399) | Beycome Basic |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $3,000 (minimum applies) | $999 | $99 |
| $300,000 | $4,500 | $999 | $99 |
| $417,500 (US median) | $6,262.50 | $999 | $99 |
| $600,000 | $9,000 | $999 | $99 |
These are listing-side fees only. Any buyer-agent compensation you agree to is on top in every column. The 1.5% is Clever’s published partner rate, not a legal figure. Commissions are not set by law or by NAR rules and are fully negotiable. Sellers choose whether to offer any buyer-agent compensation, and how much. Since August 17, 2024, those offers can’t be shown on the MLS.
On a home under $200,000, the $3,000 minimum means you pay more than 1.5%. On a $150,000 home, it works out to 2%. Clever’s home page also says that under $200,000 the 1.5% rate may not apply (read November 1, 2026), so ask the agent first.
Clever vs Beycome: how do they compare?
Clever offers one service level, full service through a local agent. So we compare it to Beycome Concierge, our full-support package. Clever items come from its own pages on October 21, 2026. “Not stated” means its pages don’t say.
| Item | Clever partner agent | Beycome Concierge |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront price | $0 | $1,399 |
| Fee at closing | 1.5% listing fee, $3,000 minimum | $0 to Beycome |
| Photos on the MLS | Not stated | The maximum the MLS allows, plus a pro shoot with 25 HD photos |
| Listing term | Set in the agent’s listing agreement | The maximum the state and MLS allow** |
| MLS and syndication | Not stated on the pages read | Local MLS; Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin via the MLS feed |
| Offers and e-sign | Handled by the agent; tools not stated | Electronic signature included |
| Negotiation | Your partner agent | A Beycome expert negotiates with you; you make every decision |
| Listing changes | Not stated | Unlimited updates at no charge |
| Cancellation | Free to walk away before signing; after that, per the agent’s agreement | No cancellation fee*; no refund once listed |
| Where it works | Every US state | 17 states and DC |
| Title and closing | Not stated | Beycome Title in Florida ($99 prepaid), Texas ($299), Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana |
| Total listing-side cost on $417,500 | $6,262.50 | $999 |
Where Clever is stronger: it works in every state, and you get a traditional local agent who can be there in person. If you want someone at every showing and open house, that matters.
Where Beycome is stronger: the price doesn’t grow with your home’s value, and nothing is due to Beycome at closing. With Beycome Concierge, you get full support from experts who negotiate with you, always on your side, with your dedicated expert 7 days a week, while you stay in control of every decision. Prefer to run it yourself? Our flat fee MLS plans start at $99 in most states, with offer and negotiation help from our Artur AI assistant.
What is Clever Offers?
Clever Offers is Clever’s cash-offer option. Its FAQ says your Clever agent can bring you competing cash offers from vetted investors and iBuyers, plus a free home valuation. You can take a cash offer and close on your timeline, or list on the open market at the 1.5% rate (read November 1, 2026).
Beycome doesn’t run a cash-offer program. If a fast cash sale is the goal, compare any cash offer with your likely open-market price first. Our guide on how to sell your home quickly in a slow market shows other ways to speed things up.
Is Clever Real Estate legit? What reviews say
Yes. Clever is a licensed real estate brokerage, and its model is common in the industry. Its partner agents work for well-known brokerages. Clever says it has matched more than 200,000 customers since 2017 and has a network of 18,000-plus agents.
Customer reviews of Clever mostly talk about the matched agent, good or bad, since that’s who runs the sale. We collect a balanced, dated sample in our Clever reviews and pricing breakdown.
Two things to check before you sign. First, read the agent’s listing agreement, including its term and what you owe if you cancel. Second, ask the agent how they’ll handle buyer-agent compensation. It’s your call, and it can cost more than the listing fee.
Our take: Clever fits sellers who want a traditional agent and are fine paying a percentage, only at closing. If you want a fixed price, or you already have a buyer, a flat fee costs far less. In 2026 so far, about 36% of Beycome sales closed with a buyer who had no agent (Beycome internal data, 2026).
What does Clever offer buyers?
Clever matches buyers with partner agents too. After closing, you may qualify for Clever Cash Back: $250 on a purchase, or $500 if you buy and sell through Clever.
Sell smarter
List your home on the MLS from $99
A flat fee instead of a percentage, and $0 to Beycome at closing. You stay in control of your sale.
Sell your home →Buy smarter
Get up to 2% back at closing
On homes listed by other agents, Beycome credits you up to 2% of the price at closing (1% kept, $1,499 minimum; not on FSBO homes or homes listed by Beycome sellers).
Buy a home →Beycome’s buyer program works differently. It’s open to every buyer on homes listed by other agents. You pay no upfront fee. When the seller offers buyer-agent compensation, we keep 1% of the price (minimum $1,499) and credit the rest to you. On a $400,000 home with 3% offered, that’s $8,000 back. If the offer is below our minimum, you cover the gap at closing. The credit can’t apply where no buyer-agent commission is offered, like most FSBO homes, or on homes listed by Beycome sellers. Rebates are banned or limited in some states.
What are the main alternatives to Clever and Beycome?
There are four common routes, and each one fits a different seller. Prices below come from each company’s own pages on the dates shown.
- Another discount agent: negotiate a rate directly with a local agent. Rates are negotiable.
- Houzeo: from $399 upfront on Bronze; higher plans add 0.5% to 1.25% at closing, with a $999 minimum (read October 20, 2026).
- Brokerless: $99 with nothing at closing, 6 photos and 6 months on that plan (read October 20, 2026).
- List With Freedom: $89 plus 0.5% at closing on its Gold plan (read October 21, 2026).
Compare the total in dollars at your price, plus the service you get. Our low commission real estate agents guide puts these side by side on the median home.
Want to compare more options? Read our Houzeo review, our Brokerless review and our list of 1% commission agent alternatives. To see the trade-offs in one place, read low-commission broker vs flat fee MLS. Run your own numbers with our commission calculator guide, and see how to list on the MLS without a realtor.
Related reading: List With Freedom reviews and real cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is Clever Real Estate?
A free service that matches home sellers and buyers with local partner agents at a pre-negotiated rate. Sellers pay a 1.5% listing fee, with a $3,000 minimum, at closing.
How much does Clever charge sellers?
Matching is free. If you sell with a partner agent, you pay a 1.5% listing fee ($3,000 minimum) at closing. Any buyer-agent compensation you offer is separate.
Is Clever Real Estate legit?
Yes. It’s a licensed brokerage that earns a referral fee from partner agents when a deal closes. Read the agent’s listing agreement before you sign.
Do I sign a contract with Clever?
No. You sign a listing or buyer agreement with the agent you choose, not with Clever.
How much cash back do Clever buyers get?
Clever says $250 for a purchase, or $500 if you buy and sell through Clever, paid after closing.
How does Clever compare to Beycome?
Clever gives you a traditional agent for a percentage at closing, in every US state. Beycome charges a flat fee upfront with $0 due to Beycome at closing, in the states listed on its flat fee MLS page.
What is Clever Offers?
A Clever option where your matched agent brings competing cash offers from investors and iBuyers, plus a free valuation. You can take an offer or list at the 1.5% rate.
What are some Beycome alternatives?
Clever, Houzeo, Brokerless, List With Freedom or a local discount agent. Compare each one’s total cost in dollars at your price and what service it includes.
Reviewed by Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC, a licensed real estate brokerage. Licenses are listed at beycome.com/faq/how-to/are-you-a-licensed-broker/.
Clever figures are from Clever’s own FAQ (updated March 26, 2026) and home page, re-read on November 1, 2026. They can change; check Clever’s site before you decide. The US median price is NAR’s September 2026 figure.
Beycome prices are as of November 2026. Concierge is $1,399. “$0 at closing” means no Beycome fee at closing. Other closing costs, taxes, title fees and any buyer’s agent pay you agree to still apply.
* Cancel free means no cancellation fee, not a refund; there’s no refund once the listing is live. Georgia MLS charges a $25 cancellation fee, and listings under contract can’t be canceled.
** Listing term is the maximum the state and MLS allow: 24 months, or 12 months in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Commissions are not set by law or by NAR rules and are fully negotiable. Sellers choose whether to offer any compensation to a buyer’s agent, and how much; since August 17, 2024, those offers can’t be shown on the MLS.
Buyer program: no upfront fee; Beycome keeps 1% of the price with a $1,499 minimum and credits the rest, subject to the compensation offered, state rebate rules and lender approval. It can’t apply where no buyer-agent commission is offered, like most FSBO homes, or on homes listed by Beycome sellers. Beycome Title: Florida and Texas, plus Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. Houzeo, Brokerless and List With Freedom prices come from their own pages (October 20 and 21, 2026).
Brokerage services are provided through affiliated licensed brokerages in 18 states and DC. This is general information, not legal advice.
Sources
- Clever Real Estate, Frequently Asked Questions (updated March 26, 2026), re-read November 1, 2026.
- Clever Real Estate, home page (1.5% listing fee, $3,000 minimum, under-$200,000 note, cash back), re-read November 1, 2026.
- Houzeo, Brokerless and List With Freedom pricing pages, read October 20 and 21, 2026.
- NAR, existing-home sales, September 2026 (median price).
- NAR, what the settlement means for home buyers and sellers.
- Beycome, listing package features, October 2026.
- Beycome, buyer program, October 2026.
- Beycome internal data, 2026 (share of sales closed with an unrepresented buyer).
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