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How Much Does a Transaction Coordinator Cost in California?

Signature TC, transaction coordinator for LA and SoCal agents

It’s one of the first questions agents ask us, and a fair one. Here’s a straightforward look at what transaction coordinators charge in California and what you should expect for the money.

Typical TC pricing

Most California TCs charge a flat fee per file, usually somewhere between a few hundred dollars and $1,000 depending on the level of service. Representing both sides (dual agency) or handling a multifamily property typically costs more because there’s more paperwork to manage.

What affects the price

  • Scope: a basic package covers disclosures, signatures, deadlines and the compliance audit. Higher tiers add repair requests, extensions, addenda and coordinating inspections.
  • One side or both: dual agency files cost more.
  • Property type: 2–4 units, 5–10 units and larger buildings each bring more documents.
  • Hands-on help: some services include a licensed broker who schedules vendors, talks sellers through disclosures and works with lender, appraiser, escrow and title.

Signature TC pricing

  • TC: $500 single side / $750 dual
  • TC Plus: $700 / $900
  • Sales Management: $1,500 / $2,000
  • Executive: from $3,000

Multifamily packages start at $700. See every detail on our services and pricing page.

When do you pay?

With us, only when and if escrow closes. We keep a card on file and charge it at closing, and there are no cancellation fees, because deals fall apart sometimes and you shouldn’t pay for it. (Because of recent DRE rule changes on payments to third parties, we no longer accept payment through escrow.)

Is a TC worth it?

Ask yourself how many hours you spend on paperwork per file, and what those hours are worth spent prospecting or with clients instead. For most agents, one extra deal a year more than covers a year of TC fees.

Let us take the paperwork off your plate

Signature TC has helped Los Angeles and Southern California agents close over 2,500 escrows. Your first file with us is just $250 (50% off), you only pay when escrow closes, and there are never cancellation fees.

Start a new file → or call us at 323.423.7375. Have questions first? Read our FAQ.

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What Does a Real Estate Transaction Coordinator Do in California?

Signature TC, transaction coordinator for LA and SoCal agents

If you’ve ever spent a Sunday night chasing a missing initial or digging through emails for an inspection report, you already know why so many California agents work with a transaction coordinator (TC). A good TC is the calm, organized partner behind every deal. You stay with your clients; we keep the file moving.

What a transaction coordinator handles

A TC manages the administrative side of a transaction from the day escrow opens until it closes. In California, that usually includes:

  • Disclosures: preparing and sending the disclosure package (TDS, SPQ, NHD, lead-based paint when required, and the rest) and collecting every signature.
  • The contingency calendar: tracking the deposit, investigation, appraisal and loan deadlines, and reminding everyone before they hit.
  • Communication: keeping agents, escrow, lender and title updated so nobody is guessing where the deal stands.
  • Home warranty: ordering the home warranty and making sure it’s in place before closing.
  • Compliance: auditing the file for missing signatures, initials and dates, then uploading the complete file to your brokerage’s system.

What a TC doesn’t do

A TC doesn’t replace you. Negotiation, pricing advice and your relationship with your client stay with the agent. Think of a TC as the person who makes sure what you negotiated actually gets documented, signed and delivered on time.

Why agents hire a TC

Most agents tell us the same three things: they want their evenings back, they want fewer last-minute surprises, and they want a file that passes compliance the first time. When the paperwork is handled, you can take more listings, spend more time with buyers and stop worrying about a deadline slipping through the cracks.

Do you need a licensed TC?

California doesn’t require a license for purely administrative TC work, but experience matters. At Signature TC, our lead coordinator is licensed and certified, and our Sales Management and Executive packages are run by a licensed broker who can step in on the bigger tasks too.

Let us take the paperwork off your plate

Signature TC has helped Los Angeles and Southern California agents close over 2,500 escrows. Your first file with us is just $250 (50% off), you only pay when escrow closes, and there are never cancellation fees.

Start a new file → or call us at 323.423.7375. Have questions first? Read our FAQ.

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