Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside & San Diego County

Buy Your Home.
Pay a Flat Fee. Keep the Difference.

Full-service buyer representation across Southern California for a flat fee — not 2.5% of your home price. The seller's excess commission comes back to you as a closing cost credit at closing.

Homes Under $1.5M
$7,250
Flat fee · Glendale to Irvine
Save up to $27,750 at 2.5%
Homes $1.5M and Above
$9,250
Flat fee · Beverly Hills to Newport
Save up to $65,750 at 2.5%
Example Savings · Southern California
Under $1.5M $7,250 Flat Fee
$7,250
$900K home · Glendale or Burbank
Seller's 2.5% commission$22,500
Roman's flat fee$7,250
Your closing cost credit$15,250
$1.5M+ $9,250 Flat Fee
$9,250
$3M home · Beverly Hills or Newport Beach
Seller's 2.5% commission$75,000
Roman's flat fee$9,250
Your closing cost credit$65,750

Credit depends on seller's offered commission. Roman discloses the exact amount before any offer.

Transparent Pricing

Two tiers. No percentages. No surprises.

A 2.5% commission on a $900K home is $22,500. On a $3M home it's $75,000. Roman's two tiers cover every price point in Southern California — you keep every dollar above the fee.

Homes Under $1,500,000
$7,250
Flat fee · any LA or OC purchase below $1.5M
Glendale · Burbank · Pasadena · Studio City · Torrance · Long Beach · Irvine · Huntington Beach
  • Buyer Representation Agreement (BRBC)
  • Showings coordinated — LA & OC
  • Offer writing & negotiation
  • Full disclosure review (TDS, SPQ)
  • Escrow & closing coordination
  • Closing cost credit on excess commission
Homes $1,500,000 and Above
$9,250
Flat fee · luxury & high-value homes
Beverly Hills · Santa Monica · Brentwood · Pacific Palisades · Manhattan Beach · Encino · Calabasas · Newport Beach
  • Buyer Representation Agreement (BRBC)
  • Showings coordinated — LA & OC
  • Offer writing & negotiation
  • Full disclosure review (TDS, SPQ, HOA)
  • Escrow & closing coordination
  • Closing cost credit on excess commission
The closing cost credit is negotiated as a seller concession in your Residential Purchase Agreement — reducing your out-of-pocket costs at closing. Roman always discloses the exact available amount before any offer is written. Zero hidden fees. Zero surprises. Always.
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Selling Instead?

Same flat fee when you list

Roman lists homes for the same $7,250 or $9,250 — full MLS exposure, professional photography, pricing strategy, and negotiation — instead of a 2.5% listing commission. The difference stays in your proceeds.

$700,000 Sale
$10,250
More in your pocket vs. a 2.5% listing commission
  • 2.5% listing commission: $17,500
  • Roman’s flat fee: $7,250
  • Full MLS & syndication
  • Professional photography coordinated
$1,200,000 Sale
$22,750
More in your pocket vs. a 2.5% listing commission
  • 2.5% listing commission: $30,000
  • Roman’s flat fee: $7,250
  • Pricing strategy & comp analysis
  • Offer review & negotiation
$2,000,000 Sale
$40,750
More in your pocket vs. a 2.5% listing commission
  • 2.5% listing commission: $50,000
  • Roman’s flat fee: $9,250
  • Disclosure package & escrow
  • Transaction management to close
Whether to offer a buyer’s agent commission — and how much — is your decision, made at offer time. Commissions are not set by law and are fully negotiable.
Client Results

What buyers actually kept at closing

★★★★★

"We bought in Studio City at $1.35M and got a $26,500 credit at closing. Roman knew the Carpenter District boundary better than any agent we'd spoken to."

Verified Buyer · Studio City, CA
$7,250 flat fee tier
Closing cost credit: $26,500
★★★★★

"Bought in Santa Monica at $2.1M. The $9,250 tier saved us $43,250 vs. what our previous agent quoted. Roman negotiated terms we had never seen before."

Verified Buyer · Santa Monica, CA
$9,250 flat fee tier
Closing cost credit: $43,250
★★★★★

"Bought in Irvine at $1.1M and received a $20,250 credit at closing. Roman knew every master-planned community and handled every disclosure with total thoroughness."

Verified Buyer · Irvine, CA
$7,250 flat fee tier
Closing cost credit: $20,250
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The Process

How a flat fee purchase works, start to finish

Everything a traditional agent does — every offer, every negotiation — for a fixed fee that never inflates with your purchase price.

01

Sign the Flat-Fee Agreement

Your BRBC states your flat fee tier — $7,250 or $9,250 — as the maximum Roman will ever earn. Full transparency before the first showing.

02

Tour With a Showing Agent

Showings are coordinated across LA County, Orange County, and Ventura County. A licensed showing agent accompanies you as needed so you can evaluate each property thoroughly before making a decision.

03

Win With Strategy

22 years of SoCal market experience behind every offer. Comp analysis, competitive terms, and negotiation — 100% aligned to your interests.

04

Close & Keep Your Credit

The excess commission is written into your RPA as a closing cost credit — documented, disclosed upfront, and yours at closing.

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Run your own number

Drag to your purchase price. The correct flat fee tier switches automatically — $7,250 under $1.5M, $9,250 at $1.5M and above.

Figures are estimates. Actual credit depends on what each seller has offered. Roman always discloses this before any offer is written.

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Under $1.5M
$7,250
Flat fee
$1.5M and Above
$9,250
Flat fee
Your Estimated Closing Cost Credit
$15,250
$900,000
Active: $7,250 flat fee (under $1.5M)
Seller commission$22,500
Roman's flat fee (under $1.5M)$7,250
Your closing cost credit$15,250
Traditional 2.5% agent$22,500
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Cities
Closed Transactions

200+ closings, from Tarzana to Torrance

From Tarzana to Torrance, Porter Ranch to Pasadena — MLS-documented proof of market knowledge, negotiation skill, and buyer-aligned representation across Southern California.

View All 200+ Closed Transactions

Includes MLS sales + new construction transactions not reflected in public records

Service Area

Where Roman represents buyers

Click your city for neighborhood breakdowns, market data, and savings examples.

Roman Doktorovich, Flat Fee Buyer's Agent, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Ventura County, DRE #01441969
Roman Doktorovich
Flat Fee Buyer's Agent · Southern California
DRE #01441969 · Real Brokerage Technologies Inc.
About Roman

Twenty-two years of Southern California deals

Roman Doktorovich has been representing buyers across Southern California since 2004 — through the 2008 crash, the recovery, the pandemic surge, and now the post-NAR settlement transformation. That depth of experience translates directly into sharper offer strategy, stronger negotiations, and fewer surprises in escrow.

After years at Redfin, Roman launched his independent flat-fee practice with one conviction: buyers deserve full professional representation without a commission structure that earns agents more when buyers spend more. The flat fee eliminates that conflict entirely.

You work directly with Roman — not an assistant, not a coordinator, not a team. One experienced agent, one flat fee, every time.

22+
Years Licensed in CA
$0
Hidden Fees — Ever
105+
Cities Served
6
Counties Covered
DRE #01441969 Real Brokerage Technologies 22 Years Licensed LA, OC, Ventura, SB, Riverside & San Diego
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Why Roman

Why the flat fee changes whose side your agent is on

Roman earns the same flat fee whether your home costs $720K or $5M. No conflict of interest. No commission creep. No surprises.

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Two Tiers. One Flat Fee.

$7,250 for homes under $1.5M. $9,250 for homes $1.5M and above. Roman's fee never grows with your home price — eliminating the number one conflict of interest in traditional real estate.

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22 Years of SoCal Expertise

Every neighborhood, every micro-market, every school district — across LA County, Orange County, and Ventura County, through every market cycle for over two decades.

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Full Service. Nothing Removed.

Showings as needed, offer writing, negotiation, disclosure review (TDS, SPQ, natural hazard, HOA), and full escrow coordination — everything, every time.

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Direct Access. Always Roman.

No assistants. No coordinators. No team. You communicate directly with Roman throughout your entire transaction. Fast response wins deals in competitive SoCal markets.

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Maximum Transparency

Your BRBC states your flat fee tier as maximum compensation. Every dollar above that is negotiated into your RPA as a closing cost credit — always disclosed before any offer.

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Post-NAR Settlement Ready

The 2024 NAR settlement made buyer agent compensation fully transparent. Roman's flat-fee BRBC satisfies the new written agreement requirement — buyer-first, fully compliant.

FAQ

Questions buyers ask before they call

What is a flat fee buyer agent?
A flat fee buyer agent provides full-service buyer representation — showings, offer strategy, negotiation, inspections, and escrow — for a fixed dollar amount instead of a percentage of the purchase price. Roman charges $7,250 for homes under $1.5M and $9,250 above. When the seller offers a buyer's agent commission larger than that fee, the difference is credited back to the buyer at closing.
What are the two flat fee tiers?
Roman charges $7,250 for homes priced under $1,500,000 and $9,250 for homes at or above $1,500,000 — across all of Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and San Diego County. Both tiers include identical full buyer representation.
How does the closing cost credit work?
When the seller's offered commission exceeds Roman's flat fee, the difference is negotiated into your RPA as a seller concession — a closing cost credit reducing your out-of-pocket costs at closing. On a $1M home at 2.5%, that credit is $17,750. Roman always discloses the exact amount before any offer is written.
Do I get full service at both tier levels?
Yes. Both tiers include home showings as needed, offer writing, negotiation, full disclosure review (TDS, SPQ, natural hazard, HOA where applicable), and complete escrow and closing coordination.
What if the seller offers less than the flat fee?
In the rare case a seller offers less than the flat fee, you pay the difference. This is always disclosed clearly in writing before any offer is submitted — no surprises at closing, ever.
Is the closing cost credit taxable income?
The credit is structured as a seller concession in your purchase contract — generally not considered taxable income by the IRS. For tax-specific guidance, please consult your CPA.
How does this work after the 2024 NAR settlement?
The NAR settlement requires buyers to sign a written BRBC before touring homes. Roman's flat-fee agreement satisfies this requirement exactly. The settlement made flat-fee models more advantageous than ever for buyers.
Which cities does Roman serve?
Roman serves all of Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and San Diego County — 105+ cities, including Riverside County cities such as Corona, Temecula, Murrieta and Palm Springs, San Diego County cities such as San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside and Carlsbad, plus Studio City, Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Long Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Fontana, and many more.
Is Roman Doktorovich licensed in California?
Yes. Roman Doktorovich holds California real estate license DRE #01441969 with 22 years of Southern California experience. He is brokered under Real Brokerage Technologies Inc. and is fully compliant with all California real estate laws and 2024 NAR settlement requirements.
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