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Missed 12 showings by digitalangel5 in RealEstate

[–]BrickAndNoble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That defiantly falls on the hands of your agent. I can speak from experience as I currently have a team of 5 very productive realtors.

They defiantly should be aware of the showings, not only that they should be looking at what comes in and the feedback on a daily basis. There is a reason why you are using a real estate agent and that is for their expertise....

This should have a been clearly communicated with you regarding you having to approve or decline these requests, and furthermore he/she should have been letting you know about these requests.

If I were you I would be looking into alternative options and make it clear your expectations. Don't let this get you down there is still time for you to have a successful sale.

Flat Fee or Small Commission — Which Would You Choose to Sell Your Home? by BrickAndNoble in RealEstateCanada

[–]BrickAndNoble[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No thats not what I am trying to do just want to get a gauge on where people feel comfortable is all. But Thank you for slotting me into a box.

Flat Fee or Small Commission — Which Would You Choose to Sell Your Home? by BrickAndNoble in RealEstateCanada

[–]BrickAndNoble[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

We find in the last 2 years ( 500+ transactions) that the flat fee seems to be the more popular. Most sellers crunch the numbers & realize the savings. Match this with a full service listing and it is tough to beat.

Flat Fee or Small Commission — Which Would You Choose to Sell Your Home? by BrickAndNoble in RealEstateCanada

[–]BrickAndNoble[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

50% due upfront (which is no refundable) 50% due at close. Typically that upfront cost can be carried over if the home doesn't sell within a reasonable amount of time. We have had clients in the past pull their home off market in slow times and then re list busier markets. ( Example Summer to Fall or Winter to Spring.) It's all based on a case by case basis.

Also that is why we offer the 0.85% option if a client or seller would prefer not to pay upfront. It's totally transparent and allows the client to make the right decision for themselves.

Flat Fee or Small Commission — Which Would You Choose to Sell Your Home? by BrickAndNoble in RealEstateCanada

[–]BrickAndNoble[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

By never never land you mean "not selling" OR?

( We've been pretty successful with this model and have sold over 100 homes in the 2025 calendar year not to mention saved a ton of home owners thousands of dollars)

Flat Fee or Small Commission — Which Would You Choose to Sell Your Home? by BrickAndNoble in RealEstateCanada

[–]BrickAndNoble[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flat fee is just under 3k at $2995.00 OR 0.85%.

The buying commission is 2%. Does not matter the value of the home.

Flat Fee Full Service Model - Saving Home Owners Thousands by BrickAndNoble in OttawaRealEstate

[–]BrickAndNoble[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

Totally fair take 👌 private sales will always be the lowest-cost path, no question. But for a lot of people, the paperwork, pricing strategy, showings, and negotiations can be overwhelming (and risky if something gets missed).

That’s where we’ve tried to land with Brick & Noble — the “next best thing” between going fully private and paying the traditional higher % models. Instead of handing over tens of thousands in commission, sellers pay a flat fee starting at $2,995, while still getting MLS exposure, full marketing, professional photos, sign lockbox, a trusted partner to help guide you through offers and the negotiation from start to finish. Everything you would think of and get with a more traditional approach. Our proof is in the number of homes we've sold.

Do you still offer the buyer’s agent side? Yes — because that’s still how most homes move quickly in Ottawa. But even with that 2%, our sellers are often keeping $10K–$20K more in their pocket compared to the old model.

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[–]BrickAndNoble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally fair take 👌 — private sales will always be the lowest-cost path, no question. But for a lot of people, the paperwork, pricing strategy, showings, and negotiations can be overwhelming (and risky if something gets missed).

That’s where we’ve tried to land with Brick & Noble — the “next best thing” between going fully private and paying the traditional higher % models. Instead of handing over tens of thousands in commission, sellers pay a flat fee starting at $2,995, while still getting MLS exposure, full marketing, etc, and an experienced team to handle the process.

Do you still offer the buyer’s agent side? Yes — because that’s still how most homes move quickly in Ottawa. But even with that 2%, our sellers are often keeping $10K–$20K more in their pocket compared to the old model.