Roman Doktorovich Flat Fee Buyer’s Agent · Southern California
20 years of Southern California buyer representation. Independent flat fee practice serving all of Los Angeles County and Orange County. Licensed, experienced, and fully aligned to your interests — not a commission. Roman focuses on strategy, negotiation, and closing while licensed showing agents handle property tours.
20+ Years. One Market. Fully Aligned.
Roman Doktorovich has been representing buyers across Southern California since 2004 — through the 2008 market crash, the recovery years, the 2020 pandemic surge, the rate correction, and now the post-NAR settlement transformation. That breadth of market experience across every cycle is something no technology platform or newer agent can replicate.
After years at Redfin, where Roman observed both the strengths and limitations of tech-driven real estate at scale, he launched his independent flat fee practice with a clear conviction: the percentage-based buyer agent commission creates an inherent conflict of interest. An agent who earns more when you buy a more expensive home is not fully aligned to your interests — by definition.
The flat fee eliminates that conflict entirely. Roman earns the same $7,250 or $9,250 whether you buy a $650K condo in Sherman Oaks or a $4M estate in Beverly Hills. His only financial incentive is to get you into the right home at the right price.
Roman works exclusively with buyers across Los Angeles County and Orange County — every neighborhood, every price point, both tiers. He does not list homes, does not represent sellers, and does not operate a team. Every client works directly with Roman throughout the entire transaction.
Licensed in California
Obtained California real estate license DRE #01441969. Began representing buyers across Los Angeles County and surrounding markets.
20+ Years of SoCal Buyer Representation
Closed 200+ transactions across every major Los Angeles and Orange County market through multiple market cycles — the 2008 crash, recovery, the pandemic surge, and the rate correction years.
Redfin Agent — Southern California
Represented buyers at Redfin, gaining experience with technology-driven transaction models and observing both the opportunity and limitations of scaled, commission-based buyer representation.
Launched Independent Flat Fee Practice
Left Redfin to launch an independent flat fee buyer agent practice — $7,250 for homes under $1.5M, $9,250 for homes $1.5M and above. Brokered under Real Brokerage Technologies Inc.
NAR Settlement — Perfect Timing
The August 2024 NAR settlement required written buyer compensation agreements before showings — making Roman's transparent flat-fee BRBC model the clearest, most buyer-aligned option in the market.
200+ Homes Closed · $100M+ Volume
Serving buyers across 50+ cities in Los Angeles and Orange County. $7,250 or $9,250 flat fee. Every dollar above the fee returned as a closing cost credit at closing.
Why the Flat Fee Model Exists
Roman built his practice around three convictions that shape every transaction he handles.
Compensation Alignment Matters
A buyer agent who earns a percentage of the purchase price earns more when you spend more. That creates a structural misalignment between the agent's financial interests and yours. A flat fee eliminates it completely — Roman earns the same amount at every price point.
Transparency Is Non-Negotiable
Your Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement states the flat fee as the maximum Roman earns — in writing, before the first showing. The available closing cost credit is disclosed before any offer is written. Zero surprises at closing -- Roman discloses everything upfront.
Experience Wins Deals
20 years of Southern California market experience means Roman has seen every negotiation scenario, every disclosure issue, and every escrow complication. That depth of experience is what wins deals in competitive LA and OC markets — not AI tools or scale.
Direct Access Is Essential
In competitive SoCal markets, response time wins deals. Roman works directly with every client — no assistants, no coordinators, no team routing. You communicate with Roman and Roman alone, throughout the entire transaction.
Buyers Deserve Full Service
The flat fee structure changes only the compensation model — not the service level. Roman provides the same complete buyer representation as any traditional agent: market analysis, offer writing, negotiation, disclosure review, and full escrow coordination.
Decisive Buyers Get the Best Results
Roman's model is designed for informed, focused buyers who know what they want and are ready to act when the right home appears. That client-agent alignment produces faster, cleaner transactions and better outcomes for everyone.
Fully Licensed. Fully Verified. Fully Compliant.
Roman's license, brokerage affiliation, and track record are all publicly verifiable through official state and industry sources.
California Real Estate License
Roman holds an active California real estate salesperson license issued by the California Department of Real Estate. His license has been in good standing since 2004 — over 20 years of continuous active licensure.
Brokerage Affiliation
Roman is brokered under Real Brokerage Technologies Inc., a California-licensed real estate broker operating across the United States. All transactions are conducted under the supervision and licensing of Real Brokerage Technologies Inc.
NAR Settlement Compliance
Since August 2024, Roman's flat-fee Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement (BRBC) fully satisfies the written compensation agreement requirement established by the NAR settlement. The flat fee is stated as maximum compensation before any showings or offers.
San Diego, CA 92101
California real estate licenses are publicly verifiable through the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) license lookup tool. Roman's license has been active and in good standing since 2004.
What Working With Roman Actually Looks Like
The flat fee is the financial structure. Here is what the actual client experience looks like from first contact through closing.
What Roman Does for Every Client
- Signs a BRBC stating the flat fee as maximum compensation before any showings
- Coordinates property tours through licensed showing agents
- Runs a full comparable market analysis before every offer
- Writes the complete Residential Purchase Agreement
- Negotiates on your behalf — price, terms, contingencies, credits
- Reviews all disclosures: TDS, SPQ, natural hazard, HOA where applicable
- Manages the full escrow process through close of escrow
- Discloses the exact closing cost credit amount before any offer is submitted
What the Right Client Brings
- Pre-approval or proof of funds in place before starting
- A clear sense of target neighborhoods and price range
- Readiness to move decisively when the right home appears
- An understanding that this is a professional engagement, not an open-ended exploration
- Willingness to communicate directly and trust expert guidance on strategy
- A long-term financial mindset — the credit compounds over time