Bluewater Bay Sellers Keep $8,000+ More With This Commission Trick.
TL;DR
Two recent Bluewater Bay sales prove it: 4224 Lancaster closed at 4%, 1405 Mark Twain at 3%. Both sold strong, and together sellers kept nearly $20K more than if they’d paid 5%.
In Bluewater Bay, sellers often assume 5% is the cost of doing business. Two recent closings prove otherwise.
4224 Lancaster Drive
This home sold for $420,000. The owners were out of town, so they needed a Done-For-You listing—Uber Realty handled everything from showings to coordination. Commission: 2% to list + 2% to the buyer’s agent = 4% total. That’s $16,800.
At 5%, they would’ve paid $21,000.
Savings: $4,200.
1405 Mark Twain Court
This one hit the market and went under contract the first weekend with multiple offers, closing at $750,000 full price. Commission: 1% to list + 2% to the buyer’s agent = 3% total. That’s $22,500.
At 5%, they would’ve paid $37,500.
Savings: $15,000.
Together, these two sellers kept $19,200 they would have lost under a traditional 5% contract. Both had full MLS exposure, pro marketing, and strong results. The only difference was how much they paid.
Here’s the reality: the MLS equalizes exposure. Whether you pay 3%, 4%, or 6%, your home shows up to the same buyers on Zillow, Realtor.com, and the MLS feed. Paying more doesn’t sell your home for more—it just reduces your bottom line.
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Commissions are negotiable and not set by law.
FAQ
Q1: What’s the difference between Uber Realty’s 1% and 2% options?
A1: The 1% model is lean and efficient—ideal when sellers handle prep and showings. The 2% “Done-For-You” option covers more hands-on management, perfect if you’re out of town.
Q2: Did paying less commission affect the sale price?
A2: No. Lancaster sold for over list, and Mark Twain sold full price with multiple offers. MLS exposure equalized both.
Q3: How much did these sellers actually save?
A3: Lancaster saved $4,200. Mark Twain saved $15,000. Combined: $19,200 vs paying 5%.
