Union City's median home sells for $1,361,500 (Houzeo Union City) — up 0.19% YoY with 20-day median DOM, 4 offers per listing, and a "most competitive" market rating (Redfin Union City). At those prices, traditional Union City agents charge 5–6% commission, costing sellers $68,000–$82,000 per sale at the citywide median — and $95K–$114K on $1.9M Seven Hills view-tier or upper Mission Hills homes.
This is the honest 2026 directory of who's actually selling homes in Union City — the Compass East Bay roster, the Coldwell Banker Realty Union City presence, Intero Real Estate's south-Alameda book, Keller Williams Tri-Valley's commuter coverage, and the boutique Mission Hills / Seven Hills / Decoto specialists. As the East Bay's last sub-$1.5M BART city, Union City remains highly competitive. We analyze the commission math at $850K–$1.9M, and how a 2.5% seller-side commission with a dedicated licensed agent from Loqol compares to paying $82K in commission (or $82,000 at 6%) on a typical Union City home.
The Top Real Estate Agents in Union City in 2026
1. Compass Real Estate — East Bay / Union City
Compass runs deep East Bay coverage including Union City, with strong Mission Hills, Seven Hills, and Downtown books. Compass operates a traditional 2.5–3% per side commission structure with internal team splits, and its East Bay agents are heavily networked into Bay Area BART-corridor buyer pools — the primary buyer demographic for Union City single-family product.
At the $1.36M Union City median, Compass's listing-side commission alone is $34,000 (2.5%) to $40,800 (3%) — before the buyer-agent 2.5% on top.
2. Coldwell Banker Realty — Union City
Coldwell Banker maintains a long-running East Bay presence with Union City agents covering Alvarado, Mission Hills, and Seven Hills inventory. Standard 2.5–3% per side traditional commission, and a multi-decade local relationship network — but the dollar cost is identical to the national-brand option.
At a $1.46M Mission Hills single-family sale, 2.5–3% listing side is $36,500–$43,800.
3. Intero Real Estate Services — Southern East Bay
Intero is a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices affiliate with deep southern East Bay coverage from Fremont through Union City to Hayward. Strong Decoto and Downtown Union City book, traditional commission model. Often the local-relationship play for buyers and sellers who want a multi-decade Union City specialist.
At a $1.0M Decoto BART-corridor sale, 2.5–3% listing side is $25,000–$30,000 — before buyer-side.
4. Keller Williams Tri-Valley & Bay Area
KW's Tri-Valley and East Bay teams cover Union City as part of the broader 880/580 corridor. The KW model is agent-driven with traditional percentage commissions and a deep training infrastructure. Strong investor and move-up family coverage.
At a $1.65M Seven Hills view-tier sale, 2.5–3% listing side is $41,250–$49,500.
5. Bay Area Boutique & Independent Brokerages
Multiple boutique East Bay brokerages cover Union City — eXp Realty agents, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, Re/Max Accord, and a long list of solo agents with multi-decade Mission Hills / Decoto relationships. Commission structure is the same 2.5–3% per side traditional model. The local relationship is often the differentiator — the dollar cost is not.
At any Union City price band, the 5–6% structure costs sellers $43K–$114K out of equity.
What Traditional Union City 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% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $850,000 | $21,250 | $42,500 | $51,000 |
| $1,361,500 | $34,038 | $68,075 | $81,690 |
| $1,460,900 | $36,523 | $73,045 | $87,654 |
| $1,650,000 | $41,250 | $82,500 | $99,000 |
| $1,900,000 | $47,500 | $95,000 | $114,000 |
Loqol is a full-service California brokerage (CA DRE #02261474) with dedicated licensed agents. 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. 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.
Which Union City Listing Path Fits Your Situation?
For a $700K–$1.0M Decoto BART-corridor home or a Union City condo, choosing the right representation is critical. The Decoto BART-corridor buyer pool is dominated by first-time buyers and BART commuters who source via Zillow and Redfin syndication. A full-service listing with Loqol at a 2.5% seller-side commission provides a dedicated licensed agent to manage the entire transaction, complete with professional marketing and a seller dashboard for full visibility.
If you have a $1.36M Downtown / Alvarado / Mission Boulevard single-family home, traditional commissions can quickly add up. With 4 offers per listing and a 20-day median DOM, most Union City single-family homes are clearing in the first weekend. Loqol's 2.5% seller-side commission includes signage installation, in-house marketing, and a dedicated agent to handle negotiations and disclosures, ensuring you maximize your net proceeds.
For a $1.46M Mission Hills family home, many sellers default to traditional agents and pay $73K–$88K in total commissions. The Mission Hills buyer pool — move-up families targeting James Logan High School — responds strongly to professional presentation. Loqol's full-service model provides comprehensive marketing run by our in-house team, ensuring your home is positioned perfectly to capture active buyers while keeping your transaction organized through our proprietary dashboard.
You have a $1.9M Seven Hills view home. At $114,000 in 6% commission, you have real budget for full White Glove ($28,000) — paint, staging, in-person showings, and a dedicated human agent driving the listing (professional photography scheduled and coordinated alongside, billed separately). You still keep $86K vs. 6%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best real estate agent in Union City?
The deepest brokerage benches in Union City are Compass East Bay, Coldwell Banker Realty, and Intero Real Estate Services. Keller Williams Tri-Valley runs strong on the 880 corridor side. The right answer depends on neighborhood — Compass for Downtown / Mission Hills, Intero for Decoto / Alvarado, and Coldwell Banker for Seven Hills upper-tier. For sellers looking for a modern, full-service experience, Loqol offers dedicated licensed agents and advanced transaction tracking at a competitive 2.5% seller-side commission.
How much commission do Union City real estate agents charge?
5–6% of the sale price, split roughly 50/50 between the listing agent and the buyer's agent. At the $1.36M citywide median (Houzeo Union City), that's $68,000–$82,000 per sale. At a $1.9M Seven Hills view-home sale, $95,000–$114,000.
What does Loqol charge to sell a Union City home?
Loqol charges a 2.5% seller-side commission when the seller onboards through Loqol. This full-service 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; and marketing run by Loqol's in-house marketing team.
How fast do homes sell in Union City in 2026?
20-day median DOM (Redfin Union City), with 4 offers per listing on average and a "most competitive" market rating. The citywide market is multi-offer by default.
Is a 2.5% seller-side commission model effective for a $1.36M Union City home?
At the citywide median, a traditional 6% commission costs $81,690. By choosing Loqol's 2.5% seller-side commission, you retain more of your home's equity while receiving full-service representation. You work directly with a dedicated licensed California agent (Loqol, CA DRE #02261474) who manages your MLS listing, syndication, and disclosure workflow, supported by our proprietary transaction tracking software.
Do I still pay the buyer's agent commission when listing with Loqol?
In California, buyer-broker compensation is negotiable post-NAR settlement. Sellers typically offer 2% to 2.5% to the buyer's agent to remain competitive. With Loqol's 2.5% seller-side commission, your total commission expense is structured clearly, allowing you to plan your net proceeds accurately compared to a traditional 5% to 6% total commission structure.
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Selling in Union City?
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