QUICK ANSWER: No: yet most Niceville sellers do exactly that by overpaying on real estate commissions in 2025. Traditional 5-6% fees cost $25,000-$30,000 on a $500,000 home. With 1% listing fees, you save $10,000-$15,000 while getting the same MLS exposure and results.

Compass is buying Anywhere Real Estate, the parent of Coldwell Banker, Century 21, and Sotheby’s. This creates a $10B debt-heavy giant. Sellers in Niceville, Shalimar, and Fort Walton Beach will pay more in commissions, lose flexibility, and see fewer true independents protecting their equity.

Ask yourself 4 simple buyer psychology questions before looking at any market data, then use comparable sales to validate your instincts. This method helps you think like your competition (other buyers) instead of an emotional seller, leading to faster sales at better prices.