Zero Fee Buyer Representation+ Free Home Inspections.

  • No Transaction Fee.
  • No Admin Fee.
  • Home Inspection Costs Covered.
  • Offer Terms Guaranteed in Writing.
Get the written terms Call 818-307-3792

You don’t pay me. It’s written into the agreement.

Not a verbal assurance and not a “we’ll work it out at closing.”

Gary Jacobs
Gary Jacobs RE/MAX One · Westlake Village Lifelong Westlake Village Local · full-time Realtor since 2007 CA DRE #01814855

The offer

Zero Fee Buyer Representation + Free Home Inspections

1What you pay me out of pocket: $0.Your agreement states my compensation as a specific rate — it has to, and it has to be a real number, not “whatever the seller offers.” What clause 2 does is make sure that number never reaches you. You do not write me a check.
2How that rate gets to zero for you.I seek the full stated rate from the seller or listing broker. Whatever they pay is credited against it, and I waive the entire remainder in writing — including if they pay nothing at all. There is no clause that turns the shortfall back into your problem.
3No transaction fee. No admin fee.No brokerage transaction fee, compliance fee, document fee, or file fee on your closing statement. Not reduced — not charged.
4Your home inspection is on me.I cover the cost, up to $1,500, with the licensed inspector you choose.
5Nothing is tied to anything.You are never required to use a particular lender, escrow, title company, or inspector to qualify. I'll give you names if you want them. That's the whole extent of it.
What a buyer normally pays — and what you pay
Brokerage transaction / admin fee$[395–595]
Home Inspections$[650–1,500]
Buyer-paid agent compensation shortfallvaries
Your out-of-pocket to me$0

Ranges shown are typical for this market and are illustrative, not a quote. Your escrow, title, lender, appraisal, and any specialty inspections you order remain your costs — I'm covering my side of the ledger, not the whole transaction.

Why I can do this

In most Conejo Valley sales the seller still pays the buyer's agent. When that happens, this offer costs me the transaction fee and an inspection — and wins me a client who didn't have to gamble to meet me.

When it doesn't happen, I take the hit instead of handing you a surprise at closing. That's the deal, and it's the reason it has to be in writing to mean anything.

What changed for buyers

You now get handed a contract with a percentage on it before you've seen one house.

Under the rules in effect since August 2024, an agent has to have a signed written agreement with you before touring a home — in person or on a live video walkthrough. That agreement must state the agent's compensation as a specific, ascertainable amount. It cannot say “whatever the seller is offering.”

While the intention is an improvement in transparency, it means the first document a buyer sees is now a bill with their name on it.

Most agents handle this by explaining that the seller usually covers it. This is true — but I'm willing to take it a step further and guarantee in writing that I will cover any shortfall in what the seller pays.

In the words of my buyers

People who I’ve helped, and what it was actually like.

Nineteen years of buyer-side deals across Westlake Village, Agoura, Oak Park and surrounding communities. A few of them below, in the buyers’ own words.

1677 Plum Hollow Circle
Westlake Village1677 Plum Hollow Circle, Westlake Village

$55,000 Below List Price

1677 Plum Hollow Circle, Westlake Village

Purchased $1,540,000 · February 202696.6% of $1,595,000 List Price · $55,000 Under Asking18 Active Days on Market · Represented the Buyer

Gary’s buyers closed this fully renovated Westlake Village home for $55,000 under the list price — 96.6% of asking — on a home with 18 active days on market.

From the sale recordWestlake Village

4770 Castello Way
Oak Park4770 Castello Way, Oak Park

Bought Contingent on Their Sale

4770 Castello Way, Oak Park

Purchased $750,000 · July 20252 bd · 3 ba · 1,240 sqft · Townhouse36 Active Days on Market · Represented the Buyer · Contingent Purchase

“Gary and Lisa are the ultimate professionals. Nevermind the work they put in to either purchase or sell your property (of which I’ve had the experience of both), long after the transaction is completed they are there with outstanding referrals to keep all your properties maintained. A fantastic duo to work with!”

Neil F.Oak Park

5884 Logwood Road
Westlake Village5884 Logwood Road, Westlake Village

$50,000 Below List Price

5884 Logwood Road, Westlake Village

Purchased $1,200,000 · August 202296.0% of $1,250,000 List Price · $50,000 Under Asking15 Active Days on Market · Represented the Buyer

“Gary was great to work with as a buyer for a single family home in the Westlake Village, CA area. He is always quick to respond, has lots of great contacts in the area and continues to be available for support even after the deal closes. My wife and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend him.”

Gavin M.Westlake Village

138 Royal London Court
Lake Sherwood138 Royal London Court, Lake Sherwood

$74,000 Below List Price

138 Royal London Court, Lake Sherwood

Purchased $1,425,000 · December 201995.1% of $1,499,000 List Price · $74,000 Under Asking71 Active Days on Market · Represented the Buyer

“My in-laws recently relocated to Westlake Village and were lucky enough to have Gary and Lisa Jacobs as their real estate agents. I cannot say enough positive things about them. They are knowledgeable, experienced, patient, understanding, and hard working. They will take into account all that you are looking for, and will do everything they can to find you what you want. And perhaps more importantly they are really caring people, that will be honest and thorough and truly want to find the house that is right for you. I highly recommend Gary and Lisa to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.”

Jessica S.Google review

1490 Cheswick Place
Westlake Village1490 Cheswick Place, Westlake Village

$15,000 Below List Price

1490 Cheswick Place, Westlake Village

Purchased $970,000 · January 201898.5% of $985,000 List Price · $15,000 Under Asking4 bd · 3 ba · 2,494 sqft · Represented the Buyer

“If you are looking to buy or sell a house, Gary is your guy. Gary has a great pulse of the housing market trends, especially in the Conejo Valley area which is where we were looking to buy a home. From the start, Gary sent us a link to create an account for a real-estate portal so he could send us MLS listings directly. What an awesome way to get the latest listings. He was also happy to meet me at any open houses I found myself through Zillow/Redfin. He would meet me on the fly whenever I mentioned there was something I wanted to check out. I loved walking through the homes and hearing Gary’s opinions and ideas for what the homes’ potential could truly be. Also, hearing the honest input about the cost of the homes and what he predicted they would actually sell for. And let me tell ya, as I watched homes sell that we’d seen, he totally nailed it every time!! We eventually found a home that we wanted to put an offer in on and it was such a fast and easy process. Most of the signatures were done via DocuSign. I loved that process because it was so easy! Gary helped us draft the perfect offer and keep lines of communication open with the seller’s realtor while they accepted multiple offers. In the end we ended up getting the home and I truly believe it was because of Gary’s constant (not pushy) communication. We couldn’t be more thrilled. Thank you so much Gary & Lisa!!!”

Anna W.Westlake Village

32461 Timberridge Court
Westlake Village32461 Timberridge Court, Westlake Village

$74,000 Below List Price

32461 Timberridge Court, Westlake Village

Purchased $1,025,000 · October 201793.3% of $1,099,000 List Price · $74,000 Under Asking52 Active Days on Market · Represented the Buyer

“Gary worked as our realtor for most of 2017 as my husband and I looked for homes in the Agoura/Calabasas/Westlake Village area. We instantly felt a connection with Gary, as he is friendly and relaxed, as well as professional and extremely knowledgeable about the real estate market. During our house hunt, he always made himself available. He was patient with us, and truly helped find the right home for us, instead of trying to push us into a sale. He gave great guidance and advice, and showed us many properties proactively. When we were finally ready to make an offer, Gary walked us through every step and helped us get an incredible deal on our house. We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with him, and highly recommend him!”

Holly K.Westlake Village

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Sale details from the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of REALTORS® MLS. Reviews shown in the client’s own words from Yelp and Google.

Who you're getting

Zero cost is only a good deal if the representation is worth paying for.

Conejo Valley homes often go into escrow fast, and the really special ones will draw multiple offers. On a purchase this size, the difference between an agent who knows which homes are priced well vs which listings are clearly priced to bait a bidding war — and one who doesn’t — is worth vastly more than an inspection fee.

I've been writing offers in these neighborhoods since 2007 — bank-owned condos, first homes, and luxury estates. Whether you are a first-time buyer or looking to move up, I will guide you through every step from search to closing.

“Gary was an amazing agent when we were buying the house! He was very easy to work with and kept us posted each step of the way. Very responsive and caring. We would highly recommend him and use him again in the future if we ever needed to.”

Binal D. · Oak Park

“Gary has helped me buy a house and also find tenants for a house. Both times I’ve been impressed with his knowledge of the local market and also his high level of customer service. He is also very responsive which I particularly appreciate. I’d definitely recommend him if you’re looking for a realtor in the Conejo Valley.”

Anthony B. · Thousand Oaks

“My husband and I just bought our first home with Gary. He was everything you could ever hope for in a real estate agent. Responsive, reliable, knowledgable, honest, organized, informative, patient, good at negotiating, and happy to go over the details as many times as we needed. He made us feel completely comfortable every step along the way.

The house we purchased had 16(!!!) offers on it, and the selling agents told us the reason why our offer was accepted was because of him. They said it was all because he was so persistent, professional and nice to deal with. Gary even helped us out with several new home owner questions after we closed and moved in.

Thank you Gary for helping us buy our dream home!!”

Beth P. · Woodland Hills

How it works

Four steps. The money question is settled in step two.

  1. 1
    A conversation, before any paperwork

    What you're looking for, what you're approved for, and which Conejo Valley pockets actually fit. Costs nothing and commits you to nothing.

  2. 2
    You read the agreement with the zero on it

    I walk you through the buyer representation agreement line by line — including the paragraph putting your out-of-pocket at $0 and the one waiving any shortfall. You sign it when you're satisfied, not when you're rushed.

  3. 3
    We go see homes and write offers

    Showings, comps, disclosure review, offer strategy, negotiation. In a fast market, this is where the money actually gets made or lost.

  4. 4
    Inspection on me, then close

    Once you're in contract, you book your inspector and I cover the cost, up to $1,500. Then contingencies, appraisal, and keys.

Fair questions

What's the catch?

If the seller doesn't pay you, do I get a bill?

No. That's the entire point of the offer, and it's the paragraph to read twice. Whatever the seller or listing broker pays is credited against my stated rate, and I waive the entire remainder in writing — including if they pay nothing. There is no clause that turns it back into your problem.

Do I have to use your lender, escrow, or inspector?

No, and the offer isn't conditioned on it in any way. Pick your own inspector — I'll cover it. I'm happy to recommend people I trust if you ask, but nothing about this offer depends on you using them.

What if the inspection costs more than the cap?

I cover up to $1,500 of your general home inspection for the property you go into contract on. Specialty inspections — sewer, roof, pool, chimney, geological — are separate. You'll know the number before anything is booked.

Can I cancel if it isn't working out?

Yes. We'll agree on a term and a cancellation right in the buyer representation agreement before you sign it, and I'll point that paragraph out.

Is this a discount agent situation?

No. Nothing about the service is reduced — Same showings, same disclosure review, same negotiation, same person answering the phone. What's removed is the risk of any new cost you might carry as a buyer. I'd rather remove that concern so you can focus on the home.

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Get the terms before you get the pitch.

Tell me what you're looking for and I'll send the written Zero Fee terms plus current listings that actually fit — no obligation, no agreement to sign to see them.

or just call
818-307-3792

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RE/MAX One · 30699 Russell Ranch Rd, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Direct 818-307-3792

Zero Fee Buyer Representation — terms. Offer available to buyers who sign a written buyer representation agreement with Gary Jacobs, RE/MAX One, during the 2026 promotion. Broker seeks compensation from the seller or listing broker at the rate stated in the agreement; any amount not paid by the seller or listing broker is waived by Broker, so the buyer's out-of-pocket obligation to Broker is $0. No brokerage transaction, administrative, compliance, or document fee is charged to the buyer. Broker covers up to $1,500 of the cost of one general home inspection, performed by a licensed inspector of buyer's choosing, on the property the buyer places under contract. Specialty inspections, escrow, title, lender, and appraisal costs are not included. The offer is not conditioned on the use of any particular lender, escrow, title, home warranty, or inspection provider. Full written terms govern.

Commissions are not set by law and are fully negotiable. Nothing on this page is an offer of representation. Representation begins only upon a signed written agreement. Past results are not a guarantee of future performance.

Sale data. Closed sale figures from the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of REALTORS® MLS.

Gary Jacobs, CA DRE #01814855. Broker: RE/MAX One. Each RE/MAX office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, source of income, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.