Sell Your Shalimar Home for 1% Commission | Keep $15K–$30K More

By Jim Whatley, Shalimar Specialist

TL;DR

Shalimar homes are premium. That doesn’t mean you should hand over 5–6% commission.

“On a $750K Shalimar sale, sellers keep $22,500 more with Uber Realty’s 1% listing.”

  • Average sale range: $450K–$1M

  • Full-service, not flat-fee

  • MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin exposure

  • Military and executive buyer demand keeps homes moving

  • Save $15K–$30K+ compared to traditional agents

Call Jim at 850.499.2940

Do the Math. Here’s Your Real Savings

$500,000 home

  • Traditional 6% = $30,000

  • Uber Realty 1% = $5,000

  • You Save: $25,000

Even if you pay a buyer’s agent (2% = $10,000):

  • Total cost = $15,000

  • You Still Save: $15,000

$750,000 home

  • Traditional 6% = $45,000

  • Uber Realty 1% = $7,500

  • You Save: $37,500

Even if you pay a buyer’s agent (2% = $15,000):

  • Total cost = $22,500

  • You Still Save: $22,500

$1,000,000 home

  • Traditional 6% = $60,000

  • Uber Realty 1% = $10,000

  • You Save: $50,000

Even if you pay a buyer’s agent (2% = $20,000):

  • Total cost = $30,000

  • You Still Save: $30,000

Run your numbers now with our Seller Savings Calculator.

Why Buyers Want Shalimar

  • Minutes to Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field

  • Deep-water access to Santa Rosa Sound and Garnier Bayou

  • Established neighborhoods: Poquito Bayou, Lake Lorraine, Shalimar Pointe

  • Privacy and quiet hard to find near the coast

  • Consistent resale demand from military and executive turnover

What Actually Sells Homes Here

Not balloons. Not wine-and-cheese opens.

Homes in Shalimar move because they are:

  • Priced right with accurate comps

  • Presented well with pro photography

  • Marketed to the right buyers (military, relocations, executives)

  • Backed by local negotiation expertise

Subdivisions We Serve

  • Poquito Bayou

  • Shalimar Pointe

  • Lake Lorraine

  • Port Dixie

  • Waterfront throughout Shalimar

  • New builds & infill homes (under 5 years)

How Our 1% Listing Works

Step 1: Strategy Call – We review comps, timing, and run a net sheet.
Step 2: Prep Smart – Light fixes, staging, disclosures. No money pits.
Step 3: Pro Launch – MLS + 900+ sites, Zillow, Realtor.com, social ads.
Step 4: Negotiation – We manage offers, inspections, repairs, timelines.
Step 5: Contract-to-Close – Smooth inspections, appraisal, title, and closing.

FAQs: Shalimar Sellers

Q: Is 1% a fit for high-end homes?
Yes. We routinely handle $750K–$1M homes in Poquito Bayou, Lake Lorraine, and Shalimar Pointe.

Q: Will buyer’s agents avoid my listing?
No. Buyer-agent comp is offered at standard levels. Your listing appears identical in MLS.

Q: Do I still get full service?
Yes. This is not flat-fee. We handle pricing, marketing, showings, negotiations, and closing.

Q: What updates matter most?
Updated kitchens, roof certs, clean inspections, and move-in-ready finishes.

Ready to Sell Smart in Shalimar?

You’re not selling a starter home. Don’t overpay for “full service” that doesn’t change your outcome.

Let’s build a pricing and prep plan that fits your home and equity goals.

Call or text 850.499.2940
Email: jim@uberrealty.com
Office: 303 Hunter Pl, Fort Walton Beach

Jim Whatley, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker
Shalimar Listing Specialist – 19+ years experience