Orange County is one of the most competitive home markets in California, and the buyer-agent commission baked into your purchase is bigger than most buyers expect. At CashBack Real Estate we represent buyers only, charge one flat fee based on your price range, and rebate 100% of the buyer-agent commission above that fee to you at closing, in writing before you tour a single home.

What is an Orange County buyer rebate?

A buyer rebate is the part of the buyer-agent commission your broker hands back to you. In most Orange County deals the seller offers a buyer-agent commission near 2% to 2.5% of the price. A traditional agent keeps the whole amount. We keep only our flat fee and credit the rest to you at closing.

Our fee is flat, so it does not grow with the price. On a $700,000 condo in Costa Mesa or a $4,000,000 home in Newport Beach, the work is the same and the fee is the same. Our incentive is simple: find you the right home at the best price.

How much can you get back in Orange County?

Real examples across Orange County, based on a 2.5% buyer-agent commission:

• Aliso Viejo or Lake Forest, $900,000: about $15,000 back.
• Mission Viejo, $1,000,000: about $17,500 back.
• Laguna Hills, $1,100,000: about $20,000 back.
• Irvine, $1,400,000: about $27,500 back.
• Laguna Beach, $3,000,000: about $62,500 back.
• Newport Beach, $3,500,000: about $72,500 back.

Our flat fee starts at $5,000 under $500,000 and $7,500 from $500,000 to $1,500,000, then steps up by tier. See the full schedule and calculate your number on our buyer rebate page.

Cities we serve across Orange County

We help buyers throughout Orange County, including Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Rancho Santa Margarita, Ladera Ranch, Yorba Linda, and Anaheim Hills.

Why buyer-dedicated representation matters

Most brokerages work both sides of the deal, which can split an agent focus. CashBack Real Estate is built for buyers and does not take listings as part of this service. Every recommendation is aligned with your goal, not a listing inventory.

How the rebate works, step by step

1. Agreement first. Your Buyer-Broker Agreement locks your flat fee and rebate before you tour any home.
2. Full representation. Offers, negotiation, disclosure review, inspections, appraisal coordination, and escrow, handled by a licensed California broker.
3. Rebate at closing. We keep our flat fee and credit the rest to you on the settlement statement.

Is a buyer rebate legal in California?

Yes. No California statute prohibits a broker from rebating part of a commission to a buyer, and the Department of Real Estate recognizes the practice as lawful. The single requirement is written disclosure, under Business and Professions Code section 10176(g), which we provide to all parties. Financed buyers have the rebate disclosed to the lender and credited up to closing costs. Cash buyers face no limit.

Frequently asked questions

Is the rebate taxable?

Generally no. The IRS treats it as a price reduction, not income, so no 1099 is issued in most cases. Confirm with your tax advisor.

Do I give up service for a lower fee?

No. You get full broker representation from offer to close. You simply stop overpaying for it.

What if the seller offers a low buyer-agent commission?

Your rebate is figured on whatever commission is offered, minus our flat fee, and we disclose that scenario in writing before any offer.

See your Orange County rebate

Send us your target price and city and we will reply with your exact rebate in writing, no obligation. Call or text 310.694.0361, visit our Orange County buyers page, or request a free estimate.

CashBack Real Estate, CA DRE #02053764. Serving home buyers across Orange County. The amount or rate of real estate commissions is not fixed by law; they are set by each broker individually and may be negotiable. Buyer rebates are subject to lender approval and applicable law. Equal Housing Opportunity.