Choose Clever if you're selling and want multiple agent matches at a 1.5% listing fee. Choose TurboHome if you're buying in California, Texas, or Washington and want a dedicated in-house agent plus a much larger rebate. On a $1.5M home with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome's current $15,000 flat fee leaves an estimated $22,500 rebate, compared with Clever's current $250 buyer reward, or $500 when you also sell with Clever.
| Service | TurboHome | Clever Real Estate |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Buyers who want full service and a larger rebate | Sellers who want matched agents at a 1.5% listing fee |
| Buyer savings | Estimated $22,500 on a $1.5M home, assuming 2.5% compensation and a $15,000 flat fee | $250 when buying, or $500 when buying and selling through Clever |
| Agent model | Dedicated in-house licensed TurboHome agent | Multiple matches with third-party partner agents |
| Buyer tools | Cash Advantage, cash at closing, rate buydown, and TurboHome IQ analysis | Agent matching plus a fixed buyer reward |
| Service area | California, Texas, and Washington | Nationwide partner network |
| Review proof | 4.8 stars across 58 reviews | 4,000+ verified customer reviews |
Plan with 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
*Estimate based on 2.5% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$22,500
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $1,500,000 home price and 2.5% compensation assumption.
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $1,500,000
$22,500
TurboHome
your rebate
$250
Clever: Buy
fixed buyer reward
$500
Clever: Buy + sell
fixed combined reward
TurboHome uses the selected home price, a 2.5% buyer-agent compensation assumption, and its published tiered flat fee. Clever currently advertises $250 when buying or $500 when buying and selling through Clever. Actual eligibility and final amounts vary.
One dedicated buyer agent: Work with an in-house licensed agent from touring through closing, without a referral handoff.A published flat-fee model: TurboHome keeps a tiered flat fee and returns eligible buyer-agent compensation above it to you.More ways to use the savings: Use your rebate to strengthen an offer, reduce cash due at closing, or fund a mortgage-rate buydown.Cash Advantage: Add cash-backed buying power when a seller values speed and certainty.TurboHome IQ: Review home value, comparable sales, and property risks before you make an offer.Lower seller listing fee: Eligible sellers get full-service representation at a 1.5% listing fee, with a $3,000 minimum.Multiple agent matches: Compare vetted partner agents before choosing who will represent you.Nationwide reach: Access a large partner network that includes agents from major brokerages.You want one dedicated buyer agent, a transparent flat fee, and a rebate that can reduce your cash to close, strengthen your offer, or lower your mortgage rate.
You're selling a home and want multiple full-service agent matches at a pre-negotiated 1.5% listing fee.
TurboHome is the stronger fit for buyers in California, Texas, or Washington who want one dedicated agent and a larger commission rebate. Clever is the stronger fit for sellers who want to compare partner agents offering a 1.5% listing fee.
TurboHome is a buyer-focused brokerage with in-house licensed agents and a published flat-fee rebate model. Clever is a nationwide matching service that connects buyers and sellers with third-party partner agents.
Usually, yes. Clever currently offers buyers $250, or $500 when they also sell through Clever. TurboHome returns eligible buyer-agent compensation above its tiered flat fee, so the amount can be much larger. Actual compensation and rebate amounts vary by transaction.
For buying in a TurboHome market, yes. TurboHome provides the agent, offer strategy, analysis, and closing support, plus a commission rebate. For selling, Clever's listing-agent matching service is the more direct fit.
Sellers who want to compare multiple full-service listing agents at a pre-negotiated 1.5% fee should consider Clever. Buyers outside California, Texas, or Washington may also prefer Clever's nationwide partner network.
Program details checked September 14, 2026. The $22,500 TurboHome example assumes $37,500 in buyer-agent compensation on a $1.5M purchase, minus TurboHome's current $15,000 flat fee for homes priced from $1,000,001 to $2,000,000. Compensation, lender treatment, eligibility, and final rebate amounts vary by transaction.
Vinura Abeysundara
Head of Growth at TurboHome
Vinura Abeysundara is a real estate and growth professional with experience scaling homebuying platforms across Canada and the United States. Formerly Head of Growth at Zown, he now works with TurboHome and writes about homebuyer savings, flat-fee real estate, commissions, and technology in real estate.
View Vinura on LinkedIn
Head Agent, California
CalDRE #01997822
Kevin Kretzmer leads TurboHome's California agent team and reviews California and national buyer guidance for practical brokerage accuracy.
View Kevin's profileGet matched with a responsive, licensed local agent and a personalized cash-back estimate. No obligation, no credit check. It takes 60 seconds.
Talk to a real, licensed local agent. No obligation, no credit check.
