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. Then the commission math at $650K–$1.8M, and how a $4,399 flat fee with a licensed California agent (LOQOL Charlie AI) stacks up against $55,500 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
| Sale Price | Traditional 5% | Traditional 6% | Charlie AI | White Glove | You Keep vs 6% (Charlie AI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $650,000 (Cypress Lakes entry) | $32,500 | $39,000 | $4,399 | $9,500 | +$34,601 |
| $800,000 (Ravenswood / The Lakes) | $40,000 | $48,000 | $4,399 | $12,000 | +$43,601 |
| $925,000 (Citywide median) | $46,250 | $55,500 | $4,399 | $13,500 | +$51,101 |
| $1,100,000 (Edgewater canal-front) | $55,000 | $66,000 | $7,999 | $16,000 | +$58,001 |
| $1,400,000 (Old Discovery Bay waterfront) | $70,000 | $84,000 | $7,999 | $20,000 | +$76,001 |
| $1,800,000 (Premium boat-dock estate) | $90,000 | $108,000 | $7,999 | $27,000 | +$100,001 |
LOQOL is a licensed California flat-fee brokerage (CA DRE #02261474). Charlie is the AI agent driving the listing workflow — a licensed California agent remains the agent of record on every Discovery Bay sale.
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 Flat-Fee Alternative — How LOQOL Charlie AI Works on a Discovery Bay Listing
LOQOL is the flat-fee real estate brokerage for Discovery Bay and East Contra Costa. Not a directory. Not a referral service. A licensed California brokerage (CA DRE #02261474) with a licensed California agent of record on every Discovery Bay listing, plus Charlie AI — the AI agent driving the comp pull, listing prep, disclosure workflow, MLS submission, and seller communication.
The fee structure for Discovery Bay sellers:
- Cypress Lakes / Ravenswood / inland family ($600K–$925K) → $4,399 Charlie AI flat fee (vs. $39,000–$55,500 at 6%). Seller saves +$34,601–$51,101.
- Edgewater canal-front ($1.0M–$1.1M) → $7,999 Charlie AI (vs. $60,000–$66,000 at 6%). Seller saves +$52,001–$58,001.
- Old Discovery Bay waterfront ($1.4M) → $7,999 Charlie AI (vs. $84,000 at 6%). Seller saves +$76,001.
- Premium boat-dock estate ($1.8M) → $7,999 Charlie AI (vs. $108,000 at 6%). Seller saves +$100,001.
For Discovery Bay sellers who want a high-touch experience with a dedicated human agent handling paint, staging coordination, in-person showings, and end-to-end negotiation, White Glove runs $13,500 at the citywide median, $20,000 at $1.4M Old Discovery Bay, and $27,000 at $1.8M premium boat-dock. Photography is scheduled and coordinated by LOQOL in both tiers, with the seller paying the photographer directly.
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.
See the full LOQOL pricing breakdown →
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 the licensed California flat-fee brokerage option (CA DRE #02261474) — a licensed California agent of record plus Charlie AI driving the workflow at $4,399–$7,999 vs. traditional 5–6%.
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?
Charlie is the AI agent inside LOQOL's California brokerage. Charlie drives the comp pull, listing prep, disclosure workflow, MLS submission, and seller communication. A licensed California real estate agent (LOQOL CA DRE #02261474) is the agent of record on every Discovery Bay listing — the licensed agent signs the listing agreement, the disclosures, and represents the seller in the transaction.
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 flat fee work on a $1.4M Old Discovery Bay sale?
At the $1.4M Old Discovery Bay waterfront tier, LOQOL's Charlie AI tier is $7,999 flat (vs. $84,000 at 6% traditional). The seller keeps +$76,001 in equity. Charlie AI drives the workflow; a licensed California agent of record signs everything. Photography is scheduled and coordinated by LOQOL, billed separately.
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.