You shop for your home by price, why not Real Estate commissions?
TL;DR
Elliott Point is becoming a buyer’s market. You will probably pay 2–3 percent in concessions. The only two real levers you control are preparation and commission. A 1 percent listing can fund concessions and still leave you with more equity at closing.
Low Commission Realtor Fort Walton Beach: Elliott Point Sellers Deserve Better
If you need to sell your Elliott Point home in Fort Walton Beach and you want a low commission realtor Fort Walton Beach, here is the part most sellers do not see coming. The market is shifting toward the buyer. That means you will probably cover 2 to 3 percent in concessions, maybe a rate buy down, maybe repairs. Buyers expect help right now.
But here is where Elliott Point sellers really get hit.
You are not just paying concessions.
You are also paying another 2 to 3 percent to the buyer’s agent.
And a traditional 2.5 to 3 percent listing fee on top of that.
Now put real numbers to a 425,000 dollar Elliott Point home:
Buyer concessions at 2 to 3 percent: 8,500 to 12,750 dollars
Buyer agent commission at 2 to 3 percent: 8,500 to 12,750 dollars
Traditional listing fee at 2.5 to 3 percent: 10,625 to 12,750 dollars
Total money leaving your equity:
27,625 to 38,250 dollars.
None of that helps your net. None of it makes moving easier for your family. It is just the default setting the industry runs on.
On the left, you have the standard 5 to 6 percent that most Elliott Point sellers sign up for without a single question. On the right, you have what happens when you treat commission like you treat cereal or gas prices and actually compare.
That is where Uber Realty comes in.
Our structure is simple. Listing fee is 1 percent. If you, the seller, choose to pay the buyer’s agent, we negotiate that side toward 2 percent, not 3. The total target is 3 percent, not 5 or 6.
On that same 425,000 dollar Elliott Point home, that shift alone can keep 8,500 to 12,750 dollars in your pocket. That money can fund the concessions buyers are asking for, without wiping out your equity.
Now zoom out and ask a different question.
Where can you actually change the numbers and where are your hands tied?
In a buyer’s market, concessions live on the unavoidable side of the ledger. If you want your Elliott Point home to compete, you will likely help with closing costs or a rate buy down. That is the reality of Fort Walton Beach right now.
Commission is different.
Commission is the one large number you negotiate up front. It is the one line item where the decision is yours and the savings are real.
The only two places you can create real savings when you sell your home in Elliott Point are:
Preparation
Getting ahead of repairs and condition so the buyer does not crush you during the inspection period.Commission
Refusing to accept a 5 to 6 percent fee as “normal” and choosing a low commission structure that still gives you full service and full MLS exposure.
Selling your home in Fort Walton Beach is expensive. That is exactly why you need someone who is on your side, who understands the math, and who is willing to help you keep as much equity as possible instead of adding to the bill.
If you are thinking about selling in Elliott Point and you want to see the numbers for your exact address, text Jim at (850) 499-2940 and ask for a simple seller net sheet.
Commissions are not set by law and are fully negotiable.
FAQ
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Q: How does a 1 percent listing help Elliott Point sellers in a buyer’s market?
A: When you are already covering concessions, dropping the listing fee from 3 percent to 1 percent can preserve thousands of dollars of equity without reducing buyer incentives.
Q: Do buyers care how much I pay my listing agent?
A: No. Buyers care about price, condition, and what you can do to help them with closing costs or a rate buy down. Your commission agreement is between you and your brokerage.
Q: What is the total commission with Uber Realty?
A: Listing fee is 1 percent. If the seller pays a buyer’s agent, we work to negotiate that side toward 2 percent. The total target is about 3 percent. All commissions are negotiable.
