LISTING COMMISSIONS

Real estate brokers normally charge a commission for listing and selling your home. The rate varies, both by region and according to service level. In most areas the commission is calculated as a percentage of the sales price and rates of up to 6% are not uncommon. Your listing contract will specify both the amount of thecommission and the timing for when it will be paid. Like everything else in real estate, commissions are negotiable.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK!

Discount commissions
It wasn’t to long ago that commissions below the “going rate” for an area were all but unheard of. These days though, there are many brokers and agents willing to list your home for considerably less than the 6% that might be typical for the area.

You need to be aware though, that very low commissions are nearly always tied to very low levels of service.

Most agents willing to list your home for a bargain commission rate aren’t going to do any advertising or marketing of your home. They will probably just list it with the local MLS and put a sign in your yard, hope that it sells, and that’s about it.

Meanwhile, a full service, full rate experienced agent will spend considerable time and money to advertise and market your home, arrange for showings, negotiate a higher price on your behalf, make sure you have a pre-approved buyer, be sure all the paperwork is done properly, walk you through all the details of the sale, guarantee their services, and MUCH more, getting you..

 MORE $$$...IN LESS TIME...WITH FEW HASSLES 

So, when considering a low commission, be sure you know exactly what you’ll be getting, and what you’ll be giving up.

CALL PAM TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION AND TO DISCUSS ALL THE DETAILS OF THE SALE IN PERSON, NO OBLIGATION.  

DO YOUR HOMEWORK AND DON'T GET SHORT-CHANGED!

PAM SELLS A HOME EVERY 72 HOURS AT 97.8% OF LIST PRICEAVGE.

PAYING COMMISSIONS

It’s important to understand how commissions are earned, and when they are paid.  Your specific listing agreement will spell out the details.  In general, a broker is considered to have held up his end of the bargain when he brings you a “ready, willing and able” buyer. All commissions are due and payable on the day of your closing. 

  Pam will match most any competitors commission as long as the competitor is providing the equal tools, systems and added value services IN WRITING as she does for her clients.