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Most large brokerages are multi level marketing corporations – everyone taking a piece of your hard earned equity. Realstar is a locally owned and managed, full-service broker. We provide the same services you would get with a big franchise broker without unnecessary staff and overhead. We pass that savings along to you.
Why is Realstar so much cheaper than other brokers?
The real question is: Why do other brokerages still charge so much – when the cost for marketing a home has dropped year after year. Those agents make their bottom line more important than yours.
How can Realstar charge such a low commission?
Realstar gives sellers the same MLS, online marketing etc but at a more affordable price. We are not a top heavy corporation. You get the same online presence as a franchise broker plus our award-winning customer service – for a much lower fee. Saving money and seeking better service is why more sellers choose to list their homes Realstar.
Will enough buyers see my listing if I list with an independent broker like Realstar?
Yes, your listing goes into that very same MLS we all use. Keep in mind, a buyer doesn’t care whose has the home listed – they just want to tour it.
Will a Realtor with a large franchise show my home when Realstar is an independent broker?
Yes. Nowadays, buyers tell the Realtors which homes they want to see.
What are the benefits with listing with Realstar instead of a franchise?
First is flexibility. We are locally owned and can adapt swiftly to market changes. Also, we can tailor a marketing program easier that the large brokers. More importantly, because we charge less our agents tend to do more deals and as a result have more overall experience than most brokers. Finally, being small our agents time can be spent with our clients instead of corporate paperwork.
Will I still have to pay a Buyer’s side commission after the NAR settlement?
No and Yes. The settlement requires that all buyers working with Realtors have a signed agreement indicating what commission the agent will make, and how they will get paid. If a buyer has thousands of extra dollars available to pay their agent you may not have to. However, today’s buyers want to put all their money into the down payment. So, expect most buyer offers to come in asking for you pay some or all of their buyer agent costs.
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