Ventura County gives buyers more space, strong schools, and a calmer pace, and the commission built into your home purchase can work for you instead of against you. CashBack Real Estate represents buyers only, charges one flat fee by price range, and rebates 100% of the buyer-agent commission above that fee to you at closing. We are based near Westlake Village and serve buyers across Ventura County, with every number disclosed in writing before you tour.
What is a Ventura County buyer rebate?
A buyer rebate is the portion of the buyer-agent commission your broker returns to you. In most Ventura County sales the seller offers a buyer-agent commission around 2% to 2.5% of the price. A traditional agent keeps all of it. We keep only our flat fee and credit the remainder to you at closing.
Our flat fee does not rise with the price of the home. On an $800,000 house in Simi Valley or a $1,500,000 home in Westlake Village, the work is the same and the fee is the same, so our only incentive is finding you the right home at the right price.
How much can you get back in Ventura County?
Real examples across Ventura County, based on a 2.5% buyer-agent commission:
- Simi Valley, $800,000: about $12,500 back.
- Camarillo, $850,000: about $13,750 back.
- Ventura, $900,000: about $15,000 back.
- Thousand Oaks, $1,100,000: about $20,000 back.
- Newbury Park, $1,200,000: about $22,500 back.
- Westlake Village, $1,500,000: about $25,000 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 run your number on our buyer rebate page.
Cities we serve across Ventura County
We help buyers throughout Ventura County, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Camarillo, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Oxnard, Ventura, Ojai, and Port Hueneme.
Why a buyer-only brokerage helps you
Brokerages that chase listings can lose focus on the buyer. CashBack Real Estate works for buyers and does not take listings as part of this service, so your priorities lead every decision from search to closing.
How the rebate works, step by step
- Agreement first. Your Buyer-Broker Agreement sets your flat fee and rebate before you tour any home.
- Full representation. Offers, negotiation, disclosure review, inspections, appraisal coordination, and escrow, handled by a licensed California broker.
- Rebate at closing. We keep the 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 only requirement is written disclosure, under Business and Professions Code section 10176(g). Financed buyers have it disclosed to the lender and credited up to closing costs; cash buyers face no limit.
Frequently asked questions
Will I owe tax on the rebate?
Generally no. The IRS treats it as a reduction in purchase price, not income, so no 1099 is issued in most cases. Confirm with your tax advisor.
Is the service the same as a full-price agent?
Yes. You receive full broker representation from offer to close, just without the inflated fee.
How soon do I know my rebate?
Before your first showing. It is written into your Buyer-Broker Agreement up front.
See your Ventura County rebate
Tell us your target price and city and we will send your exact rebate in writing, with no obligation. Call or text 310.694.0361, see the full rebate program, or request a free estimate.
CashBack Real Estate, CA DRE #02053764. Serving home buyers across Ventura 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.
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