Properkey vs
Congress Realty
Congress Realty is a licensed flat-fee brokerage covering 12 mostly-western states, with packages that add full-service negotiation as paid upgrades. Here's how it stacks up against Properkey's $0 listing fee, full MLS exposure and dedicated agent.
$0 listing fee and no listing commission. Properkey listings close through Properkey Escrow, a non-independent broker escrow operated under Properkey's DRE license; escrow fees are standard closing costs on any home sale. Properkey may also receive compensation from other parties to the transaction.
What would you keep?
Drag the slider to your home's value and compare the listing-side cost of selling with Congress Realty versus Properkey, or read the table below.
Assumes Congress Realty flat-fee package (≈$399 typical). Buyer-agent compensation (negotiable and optional) and standard closing costs are separate and apply to every sale. Figures are illustrative; verify current pricing with each provider.
| Home price | Congress Realty listing cost | Properkey listing fee | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $399 | $0 | $399 |
| $750,000 | $399 | $0 | $399 |
| $1,000,000 | $399 | $0 | $399 |
| $1,500,000 | $399 | $0 | $399 |
| $4,000,000 | $399 | $0 | $399 |
Properkey vs Congress Realty, feature by feature
The side-by-side that matters: what you pay, what you get, and who does the work.
| Feature | Properkey | Congress Realty |
|---|---|---|
| What you pay to list | $0 listing fee, no listing commission | Flat-fee packages (quote-based) |
| Service model | Yes: Full-service brokerage with a dedicated agent | Partly: Limited service; negotiation available as a paid upgrade |
| MLS & portal exposure | Yes: Full MLS + syndication to Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin and hundreds more | Yes: Local MLS + portals |
| Pricing strategy & negotiation | Yes: Handled by your agent | Partly: Optional paid add-on |
| Contracts & disclosures | Yes: Contracts and disclosures prepared and managed for you | Partly: Package-dependent |
| Fees at closing (listing side) | Yes: No listing-side fees at closing | Partly: Package-dependent |
| Cancel anytime | Yes: Cancel anytime — no lock-in contracts | Partly: Per listing agreement |
| Financing, escrow, insurance & management | Yes: Financing, escrow, insurance & property management in one platform | No: Not offered |
| Where they operate | California and Idaho (real estate) | 12 states incl. CA, AZ, NV, ID, TX |
| Who you deal with | Yes: One point of contact from listing to close | Partly: Phone/email support |
Why sellers choose Properkey over Congress Realty
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A dedicated agent, not a dashboard
Flat-fee sites hand you software and a form. Properkey assigns one licensed agent who prices, markets and negotiates your sale from listing to close.
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$0 beats any flat fee
Even the cheapest package costs real money before a single buyer walks through the door. Properkey's listing fee is $0 — no tiers, no upsells.
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No à-la-carte surprises
Signs, disclosures, contract help, photos — DIY platforms sell them one by one. With Properkey, the service is the service.
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The whole transaction under one roof
Financing, escrow, insurance and property management live on the same platform, so nothing falls between vendors.
Where Congress Realty stands out: a fair look
- Direct brokerage (not a referral site) in every state it serves.
- Includes California and Idaho among its 12 states.
We'd rather you compare with clear eyes. When you do, $0 with a dedicated agent is hard to argue with.
The bottom line
Congress Realty covers the right map but with the classic flat-fee trade: pay up front, then pay again to upgrade to the help a sale actually needs. Properkey includes that help at $0.
Frequently asked questions
Congress Realty doesn't publish package prices on its homepage — you request them. Flat-fee MLS entry with negotiation sold as an upgrade is the model. Properkey publishes its price everywhere: $0, negotiation included.
It covers 12 mostly-western states, including California and Idaho — the two states where Properkey's brokerage operates. There, the comparison is a paid DIY listing versus a $0-listing-fee full-service one.
Because Properkey isn't built on listing commissions. The platform spans the whole transaction — search, financing, escrow, insurance and property management — so we don't need to take 2.5–3% (or even a flat fee) from your sale to run a great listing. You get full MLS exposure and a dedicated agent; the listing side costs you $0.
There's no listing fee and no listing-side commission — ever. Like every home sale (including FSBO), standard transaction costs still exist: escrow, title and recording fees apply no matter who you sell with. Properkey listings close through Properkey Escrow, a non-independent broker escrow operated under Properkey's DRE license, at its published escrow rates — the same category of fee you'd pay any escrow company on any sale. Properkey may also receive compensation from other parties to the transaction. Buyer-agent compensation remains optional and negotiable.
Yes. Properkey listings go on the local MLS and syndicate to Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin and hundreds of other sites — the same exposure a traditional 3% listing gets.
Buyer-agent compensation is negotiable and entirely your call — with Properkey and with everyone else, under the rules in place since 2024. The difference is the listing side: $0 with Properkey.
Cancel anytime. There's no lock-in contract and no cancellation fee — if Properkey isn't earning your business, you can walk away.
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Properkey is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Congress Realty. All trademarks, brand names and logos are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and comparison purposes only. Competitor pricing, features and availability are based on publicly available information as of September 2026 and may have changed; please verify details directly with each provider. Savings examples are illustrative, assume the fee structures shown, and exclude buyer-agent compensation (negotiable and optional in all cases), taxes and standard closing costs, which apply to every sale regardless of brokerage. $0 listing fee and no listing commission. Properkey listings close through Properkey Escrow, a non-independent broker escrow operated under Properkey's DRE license; escrow fees are standard closing costs on any home sale. Properkey may also receive compensation from other parties to the transaction. Photography and the 3D tour are free when your home sells with Properkey. If it doesn't sell with us, you repay the media cost. See your listing agreement for the full terms. This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Properkey's real estate brokerage is licensed in California and Idaho. Equal Housing Opportunity — Properkey is committed to the Fair Housing Act.
