4 Benefits of Listing Your Home with a Flat Fee Real Estate Agent
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4 Benefits of Listing Your Home with a Flat Fee Real Estate Agent

Trying to decide what type of real estate agent you should work with? Take a look at these four benefits of listing your home with a flat fee real estate agent. Are you selling your Seattle area home? Most homeowners are familiar with realtors who work for commission on total percentage of the sales price. A…

Hiring a Broker or Selling a House By Owner? Which Is the Better Choice?
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Hiring a Broker or Selling a House By Owner? Which Is the Better Choice?

Are you thinking about putting your house on the market and wondering if selling a house by owner is right for you? Make sure you keep reading to learn more. To hire a real estate broker to oversee the sale of your Seattle house or to sell the house on your own (known as FSBO…

4 Benefits of Fixed Fee Real Estate Agents Every Homeowner Should Know
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4 Benefits of Fixed Fee Real Estate Agents Every Homeowner Should Know

Are you wondering whether fixed fee real estate agents are worth it? If so, you need to hear these four benefits. Have you heard of low commission real estate agents? How about flat-fee real estate brokers? I bet you’re thinking that both of those sound pretty appealing especially if your expected profit from the sale…

The Realtor Fees You Don’t Know About and How Much You Should Expect to Pay
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The Realtor Fees You Don’t Know About and How Much You Should Expect to Pay

Many people who hire real estate agents get confused about the payment process. Keep reading below to learn about these realtor fees and how much they cost. Are you thinking about hiring a realtor to help you buy or sell a home? A realtor is a great investment, regardless of if you’re buying or selling….

The Pro’s and Con’s of Flat Fee Brokers
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The Pro’s and Con’s of Flat Fee Brokers

You want to sell your Seattle area home. You’ve heard the ads for flat rate or free listings vs. standard real estate commissions. We have entered a unique period of time in the real estate market. Technology is creating a different environment for real estate sales. Buyers can find homes online. Marketing is easier. Gone…

Is There a Difference Between a Discount and a Full Fee Real Estate Agent?
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Is There a Difference Between a Discount and a Full Fee Real Estate Agent?

I was recently part of a short discussion on Trulia Voices regarding agents that discount their commission verses agents that charge a “full” fee. The discussion was directed towards sellers though the vast majority of respondents were agents. The overwhelming majority opinion from the other real estate agents was that “full” fee agents were better…

Real Estate Commission Craziness – What value can an agent bring to be paid $500K on one sale?
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Real Estate Commission Craziness – What value can an agent bring to be paid $500K on one sale?

No I’m not talking about $500,000 as a home’s sale price.  I’m talking about $500,000 in commissions that would be paid to a real estate agent. The Puget Sound Business Journal had a post about a new house in Mercer Island going up for sale for $28.8 million dollars.  I pulled the listing up and…