How We Price
Our prices are created using a blend of expert knowledge and our proprietary algorithm. We make money when you do, so our goal is to earn you the highest amount possible every time you sell.
What determines our prices?
Everything you need to know about pricing
Data-driven pricing
Our proprietary pricing algorithm helps us determine smart prices based on resale market trends, demand signals, search data, and similar items sold.
Plus, we employ hundreds of experts and authenticators, including gemologists and horologists, who inspect thousands of items each day to make sure you get the best price for your item.
Our process
After we receive your item, it heads to authentication to be verified for our shoppers. From there we get it ready for our site with photography and item descriptions—professional photos and copywriting are built into our pricing model. Next, it's time for pricing followed by launching your item to our site.
Discounts
Because the resale market is constantly changing, our algorithm is too. We discount based on current market conditions and to help increase your item's discoverability so you can get paid faster.
Due to high demand, certain items are excluded from discounts and promotions.
Price Review
For certain high-value items, we'll send you pricing to approve before they launch on our site. We'll also notify you if your item is about to be discounted.
We offer price review for the following items when priced at $995+:
• Hermès, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton handbags
• Exotic skin handbags
• Full fur outerwear (mink, chinchilla, and sable only)
• Jewelry and watches
• Art and home items
Getting Paid
How will I be paid?
We offer three methods of payment:
Direct Deposit
The easiest and fastest way to be paid. The commission you earn is automatically deposited into your bank account every month.
TRR Site Credit
Get paid in site credit and earn an extra +5% commission.
Check
Receive a check by mail in 5–7 business days.
Subtítulo: When will I be paid?
Commission
Payment is issued on the 15th of each month following when your item sells. Example: If your item sells in January, you'll be paid February 15.
Trade
Payment is issued in the form of site credit within two weeks after your item sells.
Get Paid Now
Payment is issued via direct deposit within 1–2 business days after we accept your items.
It's easy
We handle everything from expert authentication, copy writing, and photography.
It's fast
Thanks to 25+ million shoppers items sell faster on The RealReal.
You earn more
Earn up to 85% of the sales price. That’s 3 times more than other resellers.
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