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…

How to Determine Market Value: Why Online “Estimates” Aren’t as Good as Personalized Home Valuation
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How to Determine Market Value: Why Online “Estimates” Aren’t as Good as Personalized Home Valuation

How to Determine Market Value: Online Estimates vs Home Valuation Wondering how to determine market value of your Seattle area home? Click here to learn why online “estimates” aren’t as good as personalized home valuation. The United States housing market is still hot. In the 12-month period starting in June 2017, house prices increased 6.3 percent….

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…