Caproll vs Crexi: Which Should You Use to Sell Commercial Property?
Updated August 21, 2026
Crexi is a broker-oriented marketing and auction platform — listings are predominantly broker-represented, sales carry traditional commissions, and auctions add a buyer's premium on top of the price. Caproll is a by-owner transaction platform: owners list free, buyers offer and close in-platform, and the only charge is a flat fee at closing — no commission and no buyer's premium.
How do Crexi and Caproll differ on fees?
Crexi's revenue comes from broker subscriptions, promoted listings and auction fees; the underlying sale still typically carries a 4–6% commission, and Crexi auctions add a buyer's premium. Caproll charges one flat fee at closing and nothing else.
| Caproll | Crexi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to list | Free | Free basic; paid promotion tiers |
| Cost at closing | Flat $499–$4,999 (by sale price) | Broker commission, typically 4–6% |
| Auction buyer's premium | No auctions, no premium | Yes, on auction sales |
| Buyer-side fees | None | Buyer's premium on auctions |
What happens after a buyer is interested?
Crexi supports inquiries, some offer intake and auction bidding, but conventional deals move off-platform to the broker's process once a buyer engages.
Caproll keeps the whole transaction in one place: proof-of-funds-verified buyers, in-platform LOIs and counters, e-signatures, NDA-gated document rooms, and a guided six-milestone closing with wire-fraud verification.
Which is better for by-owner sellers?
Crexi is a strong distribution channel if you're a broker marketing inventory. If you're an owner selling your own property, Caproll gives you the tools a broker's back office would — automated underwriting, buyer screening, offer management and closing coordination — for a flat fee instead of a commission.
Frequently asked questions
Can owners list on Crexi without a broker?
Crexi is designed around broker listings; owner self-listing is possible but the deal process — negotiation, contracts, closing — happens off-platform. Caproll is built for owners to list and close in-platform.
What is a buyer's premium and does Caproll charge one?
A buyer's premium is a percentage added on top of the winning bid in an auction, paid by the buyer. Crexi auctions charge one; Caproll has no auctions and no buyer's premium — buyers pay no platform fee at all.
Does Caproll charge a commission like a Crexi broker deal?
No. Selling by owner on Caproll costs a flat $499–$4,999 at closing depending on sale price — never a percentage of the sale.
Does Crexi or Caproll have more listings?
Crexi lists more properties overall as a broker marketing platform. Caproll specializes in by-owner, flat-fee inventory with standardized underwriting on every listing.
Can I underwrite deals on both platforms?
Crexi offers market data products for subscribers. Caproll computes NOI, cap rate, expense ratio and price-per-door on every listing from the seller's actual figures, and buyers can run interactive what-if underwriting on any deal.
