Discovery Bay's median home sells for ~$925K (Redfin Discovery Bay) with a ~32-day median DOM and a sale band that runs $600K–$1.8M+ across Old Discovery Bay waterfront, Edgewater Place, The Lakes, Ravenswood, Cypress Lakes, Beaver Brook, and the Discovery Bay Country Club. At those prices, traditional Discovery Bay agents charge 5–6% commission, costing sellers $46,000–$55,500 per sale at the citywide median — and $90,000–$108,000 on a $1.8M Old Discovery Bay boat-dock estate.
This is the honest 2026 directory of who's actually selling homes in Discovery Bay — Compass East Bay, Coldwell Banker, Re/Max Accord, Keller Williams East Bay, Intero / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties, and the local Old Discovery Bay waterfront / Edgewater canal-front / Discovery Bay Country Club specialists. We examine the commission math at $650K–$1.8M, and how a 2.5% seller-side commission with a full-service brokerage like Loqol compares to the traditional $55,500 (or $55K) at 6% on the typical Discovery Bay home.
The Top Real Estate Agents in Discovery Bay in 2026
1. Compass — East Bay / East Contra Costa team
Compass operates Discovery Bay coverage through its East Bay offices, with agent teams that also cover Brentwood, Antioch, Oakley, and the broader East Contra Costa corridor. Standard 2.5–3% per side traditional commission structure with internal team splits, and the agent roster is networked into the East Bay step-up buyer pool.
At the $925K Discovery Bay median, Compass's listing-side commission alone is $23,125 (2.5%) to $27,750 (3%) — before the buyer-agent commission negotiated separately in the offer post-August-2024 NAR settlement.
2. Coldwell Banker — Brentwood / East County
Coldwell Banker covers Discovery Bay out of its Brentwood / East County offices with strong Liberty Union High catchment coverage and deep Cypress Lakes / Ravenswood / The Lakes inventory plus Old Discovery Bay waterfront coverage. Traditional 2.5–3% per side commission structure.
At a $1.0M Edgewater canal-front sale, 2.5–3% listing side is $25,000–$30,000.
3. Re/Max Accord — East Contra Costa franchise
Re/Max Accord is one of the largest East Contra Costa Re/Max franchises with multi-decade Discovery Bay / Brentwood / Oakley / Antioch listings and a strong local-relationship network in the Liberty Union High School catchment. Traditional 2.5–3% per side, franchise model with strong cross-MLS referral.
At a $925K Discovery Bay median sale, 2.5–3% listing side is $23,125–$27,750.
4. Keller Williams East Bay / Tri-Valley
Keller Williams East Bay and Tri-Valley offices cover Discovery Bay as part of broader East Bay coverage with strong agent benches in the Highway 4 / Highway 580 corridor. KW Realty East Bay operates traditional 2.5–3% per side commission with internal team splits.
At a $1.4M Old Discovery Bay waterfront sale, 2.5–3% listing side is $35,000–$42,000.
5. Intero Real Estate Services / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale
Intero (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices affiliate) and BHHS Drysdale Properties cover Discovery Bay through East Bay and East County offices with deep local-relationship networks. Traditional 2.5–3% per side, regional brand with strong Contra Costa County referral.
At a $1.2M Old Discovery Bay waterfront sale, 2.5–3% listing side is $30,000–$36,000.
6. Local boutique / Old Discovery Bay waterfront specialists
A small set of local boutique brokerages and independent listing agents cover the Discovery Bay waterfront market specifically — agents who have moved 20+ Old Discovery Bay boat-dock homes, Edgewater Place canal-front specialists, and Discovery Bay Country Club golf-course-home specialists. Same 2.5–3% per side traditional commission structure.
At any Discovery Bay price band, the 5–6% structure costs sellers $30K–$108K out of equity.
What Traditional Discovery Bay Agents Actually Cost — at Real Prices
| Home sale price | Listing side at Loqol's 2.5% | Total at a traditional 5% | Total at a traditional 6% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $650,000 | $16,250 | $32,500 | $39,000 |
| $800,000 | $20,000 | $40,000 | $48,000 |
| $925,000 | $23,125 | $46,250 | $55,500 |
| $1,100,000 | $27,500 | $55,000 | $66,000 |
| $1,400,000 | $35,000 | $70,000 | $84,000 |
| $1,800,000 | $45,000 | $90,000 | $108,000 |
Loqol is a full-service California real estate brokerage (CA DRE #02261474) offering a 2.5% seller-side commission when you onboard through our platform. This full-service offering 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
How to Pick the Right Discovery Bay Listing Agent in 2026
The right Discovery Bay agent depends on three things: your sub-market (waterfront vs. inland), your price band, and your tolerance for paying 5–6% to sell a Delta-front home.
1. Waterfront expertise is non-transferable. An agent who has moved 20+ Old Discovery Bay boat-dock homes understands dock-rights documentation, Delta-waterway access easements, dock-condition disclosures, and the narrower waterfront buyer pool. A generalist East County agent who mostly sells inland Brentwood / Antioch tract homes will undersell waterfront inventory. Always ask any Discovery Bay listing agent how many waterfront homes they've closed in the last 24 months.
2. Photography for waterfront matters. On Old Discovery Bay / Edgewater / Discovery Bay Country Club inventory, drone photography and twilight photography are the controllables that drive Zillow / Redfin / MLS click-through. Ask any agent you interview for their last 5 waterfront listings and look at the photos — drone of the dock and waterway access is the #1 buyer hook.
3. Negotiate the commission. On a $1.2M+ Old Discovery Bay waterfront sale, most agents will negotiate the listing side down to 2% (or lower). The buyer-side is now a separate negotiation in the buyer's offer post-August-2024 NAR settlement — Discovery Bay sellers can decline to subsidize the buyer's agent.
The Full-Service Alternative — How Loqol Works on a Discovery Bay Listing
Loqol is a full-service real estate brokerage serving Discovery Bay and East Contra Costa. 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.
The commission structure for Discovery Bay sellers:
- Cypress Lakes / Ravenswood / inland family ($600K–$925K) → A 2.5% listing commission (vs. traditional 5–6% total commissions which can run up to $39,000–$55,500).
- Edgewater canal-front ($1.0M–$1.1M) → A 2.5% listing commission (vs. traditional 5–6% total commissions of $60,000–$66,000).
- Old Discovery Bay waterfront ($1.4M) → A 2.5% listing commission (vs. traditional 5–6% total commissions of $84,000).
- Premium boat-dock estate ($1.8M) → A 2.5% listing commission (vs. traditional 5–6% total commissions of $108,000).
The buyer-side commission post-August-2024 NAR settlement is negotiated in the buyer's offer, not pre-set by the seller — Discovery Bay sellers can decline to subsidize the buyer's agent and require the buyer to cover their own representation, typically saving another $18,000–$50,000+ at Discovery Bay prices.
FAQ — Discovery Bay Real Estate Agents 2026
Who is the best real estate agent in Discovery Bay in 2026?
There is no single "best" — the right Discovery Bay agent depends on your sub-market. For Old Discovery Bay waterfront, look for an agent who has closed 20+ boat-dock homes in the last 24 months and uses drone / twilight photography. For inland Cypress Lakes / Ravenswood / The Lakes, any East County generalist with Liberty Union High catchment experience works. Loqol is a full-service California brokerage option (CA DRE #02261474) providing a dedicated licensed agent and in-house marketing at a 2.5% listing commission.
How much do Discovery Bay real estate agents charge in 2026?
5–6% of the sale price, with the listing-side commission typically running 2.5–3% and the buyer-side commission negotiated in the buyer's offer post-August-2024 NAR settlement. On a $925K citywide median, that's $46,250–$55,500 total commission cost.
Is the Loqol Charlie AI a licensed real estate agent in California?
No. 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. Every Loqol agent is a licensed California agent we onboarded with prior transaction experience, and our roster has closed 100+ listings between them.
Can I sell my Discovery Bay waterfront home with the boat dock included?
Yes. Boat docks on Old Discovery Bay properties are typically included as part of the real estate and conveyed at closing. Dock condition, dock-rights documentation, and Delta-waterway access easements are part of the disclosure package. Loqol's licensed California agent of record handles the waterfront-specific disclosure workflow.
How does the Loqol 2.5% listing commission work on a $1.4M Old Discovery Bay sale?
At the $1.4M Old Discovery Bay waterfront tier, Loqol charges a 2.5% listing commission. A dedicated licensed California agent manages your sale from start to finish, supported by our in-house marketing team and proprietary software. Photography is scheduled and coordinated by Loqol as part of our full-service offering.
Does the seller still have to offer the buyer's agent a commission in Discovery Bay?
No. Post-August-2024 NAR settlement, buyer-agent compensation is negotiated in the buyer's offer, not pre-set by the seller. Discovery Bay sellers can decline to subsidize the buyer's agent — the buyer then negotiates with their own agent and either covers it themselves or asks the seller to cover some / all as part of the offer.
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Selling in Discovery Bay?
Loqol is a full-service California brokerage working with sellers in Discovery Bay. 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 Discovery Bay sale.
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