Compare Surefield and Savvy Lane

For Sellers

Listing Rate
1.5%
Commission
Minimum commissions and other terms may apply. Buyer's Agent Commission (2.5%-3%) is not included, but sellers may negotiate this as well.

For Sellers

Listing Rate
1%
Commission
Minimum commissions and other terms may apply. Buyer's Agent Commission (2.5%-3%) is not included, but sellers may be able to negotiate this as well.

For Buyers

Not Applicable
0
No Rates
Surefield offers to waive Buyer's Agent Commission (2.5%-3%) for self-represented buyers, this process requires the buyer to accept dual agency; it also saves 2.5%-3% in fees. Dual agency is currently legal in Washington.

For Buyers

Buyer’s Savings
60%-67%
Commission Rebate
When Savvy Lane represents buyers, it contributes 60%-67% from its total Buyer's Agent Commission (2.5%-3%) as a way to financially compete for buyer’s business. Home buyers do not pay any taxes on the amount, the refund amount is always tax-free. Commission rebates are not allowed in Oregon.
Question: What is the difference between Surefield and Savvy Lane?
Answer: Surefield is a full-service real estate agent that offers savings to homebuyers and home sellers while Savvy Lane is a full-service real estate agent that offers savings to homebuyers and home sellers
Compare Surefield and Savvy Lane for home buying and selling. HomeOpenly is an impartial and an open resource focused on trending real estate services, portals and start-ups.

First published: 17 February 2019
Last updated: 25 April 2021

Selling with Surefield

Surefield is a Seattle savings broker, offers consumers listing savings.

Surefield Pricing

Surefield offers savings to sellers (1.5% listing rate). Does not advertise buyer’s refunds. Surefield offers to waive Buyer's Agent Commission (2.5%-3%) for self-represented buyers, this process requires the buyer to accept dual agency; it also saves 2.5%-3% in fees. Dual agency is currently legal in Washington.

Listing Services

  • MLS Listing
  • Zillow, Trulia, etc. Listing
  • Accept and Deliver All Offers and Counteroffers
  • Hold Open Houses
  • Professional Photography
  • Professional Floor Plans
  • Yard Signage Installation
  • Spare Key Lock-box Installation
  • Schedule Inspection Services
  • Schedule Private Showings
  • Closing Duties

Buyer's Agent Services

  • This Service Does Not Represent Buyers

Surefield Editor's Review:

Surefield is a consumer-focused real estate agent that successfully represents consumers across Washington and offers sizeable savings.

Surefield service includes posting home on the MLS and MLS Aggregator services, professional photos and 3D tours in addition to all typical services offered by a traditional real estate agent. Surefield offers an excellent proposition to sellers, but the company does not openly advertise any savings to buyers.

Where does Surefield operate?

Surefield currently operates in select areas across Washington.

Buying and Selling with Savvy Lane

Savvy Lane is a multi-state broker, offers consumers flat fee listing savings and buyers refunds in Washington, Oregon (listing savings only), and California.

Savvy Lane Pricing

Savvy Lane offers listing savings (1% listing) and buyer’s refunds (60%-67% of the Buyer’s Agent Commission)

Listing Services

  • MLS Listing
  • Zillow, Trulia, etc. Listing
  • Accept and Deliver All Offers and Counteroffers
  • Hold Open Houses
  • Professional Photography
  • Professional Floor Plans
  • Yard Signage Installation
  • Spare Key Lock-box Installation
  • Schedule Inspection Services
  • Schedule Private Showings
  • Closing Duties

Buyer's Agent Services

  • Find the Property
  • Accept and Deliver All Offers and Counteroffers
  • Recommend Other Professionals
  • Attend Inspection Services
  • Schedule Private Showings
  • Negotiate Needed Repairs
  • Closing Duties

Savvy Lane Editor's Review:

Savvy Lane is a consumer-focused real estate agent that successfully represents consumers across Washington, Oregon, and California and offers sizeable savings. Savvy Lane service includes posting home on the MLS and MLS Aggregator services, professional photos and a virtual tour in addition to all typical services offered by a traditional real estate agent.

If a seller accepts an offer from a buyer represented by Savvy Lane, the full buyer agent commission (2.5%-3%) amount is waived. Savvy Lane says that this process favorably lowers overall transaction costs, but it also requires a buyer to accept the potential downside of dual representation.

For buyers Savvy Lane offers one of the best in the industry buyer’s refund savings, depending on the total amount of the buy-side commission offered by the seller (Savvy Lane keeps 1% of what is typically 2.5%-3% Buyer's Agent Commission.)

Overall Savvy Lane offers an excellent proposition to Buyers and Sellers alike.

Where does Savvy Lane operate?

Savvy Lane currently operates in select areas across Washington, Oregon, California.