The Antioch agent market is split between 700 licensed real estate agents in the city and a much smaller handful of teams that actually transact at volume in 94509 and 94531 (HomeLight Antioch). At a $601,000 Redfin median sale price in March 2026 (Redfin Antioch), the choice you make has a five-figure dollar consequence. A 6% commission on the typical Antioch home is $36,060. A 2.5% seller-side commission through Loqol is $15,025. That's the difference we will explore, focusing on how full-service execution and modern technology protect your net proceeds.
Here's the 2026 short list of who's actually moving homes in Antioch, what they specialize in, and how their traditional commission structures compare to Loqol's full-service model.
The Top Real Estate Agent Teams in Antioch, CA (2026)
1. Shonn Thompson — Thompson Realty Group
Shonn Thompson is a real estate broker and founder of Thompson Realty Group with over 20 years of experience in the Antioch and East Contra Costa market (HomeLight Antioch). Thompson Realty Group runs a local-broker playbook — neighborhood-level knowledge in Deer Valley and Sand Creek, a marketing approach tuned to East Contra Costa buyers, and a track record that goes back to the pre-2008 era of Antioch real estate. Standard commission: roughly 2.5% listing + 2.5% buyer = 5% total on most Antioch listings.
Best for: Long-time Antioch owners and Deer Valley / Sand Creek sellers who want a local independent broker with deep East County roots.
2. Amber Hom — Amber Hom Real Estate Group
Amber Hom heads Amber Hom Real Estate Group and has sold over $40 million in REO property in Northern California and over 1,000 properties since 2007 (HomeLight Antioch). High-volume execution across both the 94509 affordability tier and the 94531 premium corridor. The Hom team's REO and short-sale background means real expertise in distressed-property listings — useful if you're working with deferred maintenance, equity timing, or estate sales. Standard commission: 5–6% total.
Best for: Sellers with deferred maintenance, estate properties, or 94509 mid-market listings where execution speed matters.
3. Compass — Antioch Agents
Compass has a strong Antioch and East Contra Costa presence and ranks among the top brokerages working both 94509 and 94531 (Compass agents directory). The Compass tech stack (Compass Concierge for pre-listing improvements, Compass Coming Soon for soft launches) is the differentiator. Standard commission: 5–6% total.
Best for: Deer Valley and Sand Creek sellers who want institutional brand on the listing and are willing to pay full freight for the Compass marketing engine.
4. Coldwell Banker — Antioch
Coldwell Banker has long-standing local presence in Antioch and ranks among the top agencies in the city per U.S. News data (U.S. News Antioch). Solid mid-market execution across all five Antioch neighborhoods, from downtown 94509 bungalows to Deer Valley new construction. Standard commission: 5–6% total.
Best for: Mid-market 94509 and 94531 sellers ($525K–$700K range) who want a brand-name local agent without the boutique markup.
5. Keller Williams — Antioch
Keller Williams Realty rounds out the top agency tier in Antioch per local market data. One top KW agent has 27 years of experience and 67+ sales in the past 12 months, ranking in the top 0.37% of agents locally (HomeLight Antioch). Individual agent quality varies more than the team-driven brokerages above, but the KW commission split incentivizes agents to chase volume. Standard commission: 5–6% total, occasionally negotiable to 4.5%.
Best for: Sellers comfortable interviewing 2–3 individual agents to find the right local fit; price-sensitive sellers who want to negotiate down from 6%.
The Commission Math: What 5–6% Actually Costs on an Antioch Home
Here's the math that drives the Loqol conversation. The Antioch median sale price is $601,000. Different price tiers and neighborhoods have different commission consequences:
| Home sale price | Listing side at Loqol's 2.5% | Total at a traditional 5% | Total at a traditional 6% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $525,000 | $13,125 | $26,250 | $31,500 |
| $601,000 | $15,025 | $30,050 | $36,060 |
| $700,000 | $17,500 | $35,000 | $42,000 |
| $798,000 | $19,950 | $39,900 | $47,880 |
| $840,000 | $21,000 | $42,000 | $50,400 |
| $1,000,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $60,000 |
Loqol is a full-service California brokerage (CA DRE #02261474) that combines dedicated licensed agents with advanced technology. Charlie is Loqol's in-house AI. Our agents use it to run the transaction, and in your seller dashboard you can ask it what's happening with your sale at any point and get an answer grounded in your actual deal — with your agent one click away.
How Loqol Compares to Traditional 5–6% Listings
The five agencies above all transact at the 5–6% commission range. Loqol offers a full-service model with a 2.5% seller-side commission when you onboard through our platform.
Our 2.5% seller-side commission includes:
- A dedicated licensed agent, reachable directly at any point in the transaction
- A seller dashboard with full visibility into the deal
- All documents and disclosures in one place, with complete deal and document history
- Signage installation
- Marketing run by Loqol's in-house marketing team
Evaluating your options in the Antioch market:
- $525K downtown / 94509 listing? A 2.5% seller-side commission helps preserve your equity while ensuring you have a dedicated agent to handle disclosures and buyer vetting in this competitive price tier.
- $601K–$700K mid-market 94531? Full-service representation is critical here to compete with newer construction. Loqol's in-house marketing team runs your campaign, and your dedicated agent manages negotiations to maximize your net proceeds.
What Antioch Sellers Should Look For When Interviewing Agents
Five things to validate before signing any listing agreement in Antioch:
- Antioch-specific transaction count over the last 12 months. Don't accept "I sell across East Contra Costa." Ask: "How many Antioch homes have you closed this year?" The top teams above are doing 20–60+ Antioch transactions per year. A part-time agent doing 2–3 is a different product.
- Comp set: 94509 vs. 94531. The $315K spread between the two zip codes is real. An agent who can't articulate why your home should comp to Deer Valley vs. downtown is going to mis-price the listing — either leaving money on the table or letting the home sit.
- Days-on-market track record in your specific neighborhood. Antioch's citywide DOM averages 30–45 days. Sand Creek new construction is faster (15–25 days). 94509 older tract can run 45–60. Ask for the agent's neighborhood-specific DOM and pricing-to-list ratio.
- Commission negotiability. The 5–6% list is a starting offer, not a fixed price. KW and Coldwell Banker agents in particular will often negotiate to 4.5%. On a $700K Antioch home, that's $35,000 vs. $42,000 — a $7K difference that goes straight into seller equity.
- Marketing budget transparency. Compass and Vanguard charge full freight in part because they spend on professional photography, drone, staging consultation, and digital ad placement. Ask for the marketing budget line items. If the agent is charging 6% and spending $500 on photography, the math is bad.
Loqol offers a modern alternative for Antioch sellers. By combining a dedicated licensed agent with our proprietary software, we provide full-service representation—including professional marketing, signage, and complete transaction tracking—for a 2.5% seller-side commission. Every Loqol agent is a licensed California agent we onboarded with prior transaction experience, and our roster has closed 100+ listings between them. Our agents work on software we built ourselves, so every disclosure, deadline, and document in your sale is tracked rather than remembered — and you can see all of it, and reach your agent, in one click.
FAQs: Best Real Estate Agents in Antioch, CA (2026)
Who is the #1 real estate agent in Antioch, CA?
By experience and longevity, Shonn Thompson at Thompson Realty Group is the most-cited independent broker, with 20+ years in the Antioch market. By volume, Amber Hom at Amber Hom Real Estate Group has over 1,000 transactions since 2007 (HomeLight Antioch). For institutional brand, Compass and Coldwell Banker are the volume leaders.
How many real estate agents work in Antioch?
There are roughly 700 licensed real estate agents in Antioch, with about 137 actively transacting per HomeLight's data (HomeLight Antioch).
What commission do real estate agents charge in Antioch?
Most Antioch agents charge 5–6% of the sale price, split between listing and buyer agent. On the $601,000 median sale, that's $30,050–$36,060 (Redfin Antioch). Loqol charges a 2.5% seller-side commission when you onboard through our platform, providing full-service representation with a dedicated agent and in-house marketing.
Is LOQOL a real broker or a tech platform?
Loqol is a licensed California real estate brokerage (CA DRE #02261474). We are a full-service brokerage with dedicated licensed agents. Charlie is Loqol's in-house AI. Our agents use it to run the transaction, and in your seller dashboard you can ask it what's happening with your sale at any point and get an answer grounded in your actual deal — with your agent one click away.
Should I interview multiple agents before listing in Antioch?
Yes. Interview at least 2–3 of the agencies above plus a modern option like Loqol. Compare: (a) their Antioch-specific transaction count, (b) the comp set they propose, (c) their commission rate, (d) the marketing budget line items. The $36K+ commission on a $601K sale is too much money to skip the comparison.
What's the lowest-cost way to sell a home in Antioch?
While limited-service MLS companies offer low-cost entry options, they do not provide representation. For full-service representation, Loqol offers a 2.5% seller-side commission. This includes a dedicated licensed agent, signage, in-house marketing, and a comprehensive seller dashboard to track your transaction from start to finish.
Related Antioch Reading
- Bay Area Home Selling Guide — the Loqol model
- Loqol Blog Index — all city market guides and agent rankings
- Is 2026 a Good Year to Sell in California?
Selling in Antioch?
Loqol is a full-service California brokerage working with sellers in Antioch. Every Loqol agent is a licensed California agent we onboarded with prior transaction experience, and our roster has closed 100+ listings between them.
Talk to a Loqol agent about your Antioch sale.
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