Slide to your target price and see your estimated rebate — up to 1% of the purchase price back at closing — plus the commission breakdown behind it and how to take it: cash, credit, or buydown.
Your buyer rebate is up to 1% of the purchase price, returned at closing. On a $1,200,000 home that's about $12,000; on $2,000,000 about $20,000. The seller commonly offers ~2.5% to the buyer's agent, Portfolio Home Realty keeps 1.5% to operate, and up to 1% comes back to you — as cash, a closing-cost credit, or a rate buydown. Use the calculator below, then get your exact number confirmed for your deal.
Move the slider to your target price to see roughly how much cash back you'd receive at closing — and where that money comes from.
Estimate only. Actual rebate is up to 1% of the purchase price, subject to lender approval and the seller offering buyer-agent compensation. Seller commission shown (2.5%) is a common SoCal example and varies by transaction. Not a guarantee of a specific amount. DRE #02232009.
Because the rebate is a percentage of the price, it grows with the home. Here's what up to 1% looks like across common SoCal price points:
| Purchase price | Up to 1% rebate | Common SoCal fit |
|---|---|---|
| $650,000 | ~$6,500 | Condos, Long Beach, SGV |
| $900,000 | ~$9,000 | Irvine, Culver City |
| $1,200,000 | ~$12,000 | Huntington Beach, Pasadena |
| $2,000,000 | ~$20,000 | Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach |
| $3,500,000 | ~$35,000 | Newport Beach, Malibu |
| $6,000,000 | ~$60,000 | Beverly Hills estates |
No cap on the rebate. Amounts are estimates, not guarantees. See how the 1% rebate works and where the money comes from.
It's simple math with one honest assumption. We take your price and calculate 1% of it — that's the maximum rebate. The breakdown shows the typical commission flow behind it: the seller commonly offers around 2.5% to the buyer's side, we keep 1.5% to run the brokerage, and up to 1% comes back to you. Your actual seller-offered compensation and lender rules can shift the exact figure, which is why the final number gets confirmed once you're in a deal.
The best way to take your rebate depends on your goals and your lender:
Not sure? We'll model all three against your closing costs and rate before you commit. Start with a free pre-approval so we know your loan terms.
Tell us your target price and lender and we'll confirm your rebate — and show cash vs. credit vs. buydown.
Disclaimer: Portfolio Home Realty is a licensed California real estate brokerage (DRE #02232009) serving Los Angeles County and Orange County. The buyer rebate is a portion of the buyer-side commission returned to eligible buyers at closing and is generally up to 1% of the purchase price, subject to lender approval and the seller offering buyer-agent compensation. Dollar figures on this page are illustrative estimates, not guarantees. This page is general information, not legal, tax, or lending advice — consult your CPA, attorney, or lender about your situation. Equal Housing Opportunity.