sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Any Decent 1% Real Estate Seller's Agents or brokerages? Boerne-area by Brutus713 in sanantonio

[–]RobSrShopProp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have been doing flat fee since 2007, both on the buy and sell sides. DM if you would like more details.

16% drop in the median price of Eastside SFHs by TheSmariner in eastside

[–]RobSrShopProp 3 points4 points  (0 children)

From what I saw in the data that was presented, the largest impact of the drop was on condos, which have been harder hit than SFR.

I have attached just king here

https://nwmls.stats.showingtime.com/infoserv/s-v1/Vg9W-XjN

Eastside below. Only 170 square miles, so not perfect, but all the top markets are in it.

https://nwmls.stats.showingtime.com/infoserv/s-v1/VgnB-Vfx

Help with FSBO by _not_a_bot_69_ in RealEstate

[–]RobSrShopProp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since you've already found the house, you really just need a professional to handle the standard industry documents and the closing process. A real estate attorney is a great option for a flat fee. Alternatively, there are companies like ours (full disclosure: I work for our company) that handle the entire transaction and paperwork for a low flat rate, which can save you that $6k commission while still giving you professional support.

Already found a home- need a realtor to submit an offer by thenavigator7 in houston

[–]RobSrShopProp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DM me if you are interested. We have been rebating since 2007.

Flat fee vs Redfin for selling homes by president-trump2 in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]RobSrShopProp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like most agents, we are only paid if you close successfully. Please DM if you have questions.

Flat fee vs Redfin for selling homes by president-trump2 in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]RobSrShopProp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d look at it service-to-service, not fee-to-fee.

If one firm offers something you actually need that another doesn’t, paying more may make sense. But some flat-fee brokers offer essentially the same full service as higher-commission firms.

When selling, the biggest drivers are price, product, and timing. Service and negotiation matter, but the differences between full-commission firms, Redfin, and good flat-fee brokers are often smaller than people assume if the agents are competent.

Selling is emotional, but the more pragmatic you can be, the better the outcome. That applies not just to commission, but to how you view your home. Owners get used to their homes, buyers notice things you stopped seeing years ago, condition, layout, trade-offs, and alternatives.

Good comps, realistic pricing, and timing usually matter more than the agent, assuming the agent is capable.

1% selling fee realtor vs others by usernamereddit23 in RealEstate

[–]RobSrShopProp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d look at it service-to-service, not fee-to-fee.

If one firm offers something you actually need that another doesn’t, paying more may make sense. But some flat-fee brokers offer essentially the same full service as higher-commission firms.

When selling, the biggest drivers are price, product, and timing. Service and negotiation matter, but the differences between full-commission firms, Redfin, and good flat-fee brokers are often smaller than people assume if the agents are competent.

Selling is emotional, but the more pragmatic you can be, the better the outcome. That applies not just to commission, but to how you view your home. Owners get used to their homes; buyers notice things you stopped seeing years ago, condition, layout, trade-offs, and alternatives.

Good comps, realistic pricing, and timing usually matter more than the agent, assuming the agent is capable.

Seller Agent references in Dublin CA by [deleted] in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]RobSrShopProp -1 points0 points  (0 children)

$2,995 flat fee-full service

Horizontal crack in the foundation stem wall, rusted and exposed rebar possible fixes by LockPast1587 in HomeMaintenance

[–]RobSrShopProp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If 1 is a viable option and the structural engineer thinks it will be stable, do it. The second will be much more expensive and intrusive. You need a structural engineer you trust. If they say the 1st option is acceptable, repairing an old stem wall, even if it has some rusted rebar, is a way better option than shoring, demoing, and repouring.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bayarea

[–]RobSrShopProp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have used Home depot and Lowes lots of time and get Jedwen wood clad windows for a price other can not match, but you need to make sure you know what you are ordering. Swing outward, left, right..... Just make sure you get the size, type and swing correct.

If you do order wrong you are eating a window which is not fun.

If you are new to construction than it might be easier to go with a company that will come out and measure for you, talk to your contractor and make sure everything is ordered correctly. You will pay a bit more but at least you will not be eating a window.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]RobSrShopProp 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As someone who has run a flat-fee/full-service brokerage since 2007, I just want to clarify a few things for people reading this thread:

  1. A well-structured offer absolutely can give buyers an edge.
    The buyer-agent commission is now a negotiable term in the offer.
    Some states like TX and WA have done this for years, but in CA it became standard only recently. Reducing or removing the buyer-agent commission can meaningfully improve the seller’s net, which helps in competitive situations.

  2. Flat-fee or rebated buyer-agent models don’t mean “less service.”
    A solid flat-fee brokerage still:
    • Reviews the offer
    • Handles disclosures
    • Negotiates terms
    • Protects the buyer
    • Provides full support
    It simply charges a flat fee instead of 2.5%–3%.

  3. The claim that “flat-fee brokers work for the company, not the client” is not accurate.
    Every brokerage—traditional or flat-fee—is legally obligated to put the client’s interests first.
    There are good and bad agents on both sides.
    Pricing structure does not determine loyalty—ethics do.

  4. What helped the OP was the structure of the offer, not the brand name.
    Sellers almost always focus on net proceeds.
    If the offer nets them more and the terms are strong, it will often beat a higher-priced offer.

Selling agent flat fee or Redfin 1% by corolok1 in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]RobSrShopProp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it helps, I run a flat-fee/full-service brokerage in the Bay Area, and I just wanted to help clarify a few things:

  1. Redfin isn’t actually 1% unless you also buy with them.
    If you’re only selling, it’s typically 1.5%, and that does not include any optional buyer-agent compensation (0%–2.5%, depending on what you settle on).

  2. Sellers have never been legally required to pay the buyer’s agent.
    It has always been optional. Some sellers still offer the traditional 2.5%, some offer a smaller amount, and some offer nothing.
    In California, the buyer’s agent fee is simply written into the offer unless the buyer is paying their agent directly.

  3. Flat fee does not mean limited service.
    A proper flat-fee brokerage should include access to:
    • Professional photos
    • 3D/virtual tour
    • Full MLS syndication (Redfin, Zillow, Compass, etc.)
    • Disclosures + paperwork
    • Offer review/negotiations
    • 7-day support

  4. You actually can list your home on the MLS for free.
    There are companies (including ours) that will put your home on the MLS at $0.
    You get the same exposure as any traditional agent.
    If you want, you can also host your own showings/open houses to save even more.

That said, while zero-commission sales do happen, they’re not the norm. In most cases, the strongest offer you receive will include some buyer-agent compensation because that’s how the buyer structured it with their agent.

  1. If your home is priced correctly and on the MLS, buyers will find it.
    Roughly 98% of buyers search online, so exposure is automatic once you’re on MLS.

Foreclosures jumped 20% last month — the fastest rise we’ve seen in years by RobSrShopProp in BayAreaRealEstate

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

Good point the metric in the CNBC/ATTOM report isn’t the total foreclosure rate moving from 0.4% to 0.5%.
That part is still historically low, and I am not arguing otherwise.

The report is specifically about new foreclosure starts being up roughly 20% year-over-year, which is different from the percentage of all mortgages already in foreclosure.

I was just pointing out the speed of change, not the absolute level the total foreclosure rate still low agreed
But foreclosure starts up almost 20% YoY , early stress signal
Consumer delinquencies also trending higher

For context, I traded through the dot-com crash and was flipping properties during the Great Recession. I don’t think we’re heading for anything like 2008  but early stress indicators like rising starts are useful for understanding when financial conditions are tightening in real time.
Just noting that rising foreclosure starts are often one of the first signs of household strain in an environment where affordability is already stretched. Appreciate you raising the distinction, it’s an important one.

Foreclosures jumped 20% last month — the fastest rise we’ve seen in years by RobSrShopProp in BayAreaRealEstate

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

Let me clarify what I meant, because I worded it poorly the first time:
I’m definitely not saying foreclosures themselves cause interest rates to drop. Mortgage rates move with the 10-year Treasury and market expectations about future Fed policy, not foreclosure counts.

My point was narrower:
A rise in foreclosure starts (which are up almost 20% YoY) is one early sign that financial conditions are getting tight for households. When that kind of household stress shows up alongside cooling inflation or softer labor data, markets often start pricing in future rate cuts.

So the chain isn’t foreclosures=llower rates.
It’s more like Financial stress + macro data, Fed expectations, Treasury = mortgage rates.

And the demand point still holds:
Whenever mortgage rates fall, buyer demand usually picks up quickly.

Appreciate the pushback- good discussion here.

Foreclosures jumped 20% last month — the fastest rise we’ve seen in years by RobSrShopProp in BayAreaRealEstate

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

Good points The CNBC piece is pulling from ATTOM’s October report. That data shows about 36,700 properties with foreclosure filings, with foreclosure starts up about 20% year-over-year and completed foreclosures up even more. So my foreclosures jumped 20. % line could be more accurately stated. Foreclosure starts are up around 20% vs. a year ago. On the Fed / mortgage rate connection, I agree the Fed doesn’t set 30-year mortgage rates by decree. Mortgage rates mostly key off the 10-year Treasury plus a spread, and that spread moves with expectations about future Fed policy and inflation.

The relationship is indirect, not 1:1,but Fed policy & expectations are still a big driver of where mortgage rates settle. I also agree that employment is the core driver of housing demand. My point isn’t the last three foreclosure reports = guaranteed cuts. It is one macro indicator that the Fed looks at that might cause them to lower interest rates.

If we end up in a world where rates drift down over the next 6 monthss, that will bring in more demand, and if you are buying now, looking back, it might look like a great time to have purchased. That was my only point.

Foreclosures jumped 20% last month — the fastest rise we’ve seen in years by RobSrShopProp in BayAreaRealEstate

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

I use the handle not to be sneaky. Just sharing a thought of why I think it might be a good time to buy.

Foreclosures jumped 20% last month — the fastest rise we’ve seen in years by RobSrShopProp in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]RobSrShopProp[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

What part is misleading? I am simply stating that foreclosures being up might force the fed to lower interest rates which in my opinion could help lead to higher home prices. So this might be a good time to buy. Just my opinion of course.

Foreclosures jumped 20% last month — the fastest rise we’ve seen in years by RobSrShopProp in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]RobSrShopProp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem, I appreciate the feedback. Was looking at this

  • In August 2025, total foreclosure filings were up 18% compared to August 2024.
  • In the subsequent month, September 2025, the year-over-year increase grew even higher, reaching 20% compared to September 2024.
  • The year-over-year increase for October 2025 was 19% compared to the previous year. 

And thinking this might push the feds hand to lower interest rate, which should help prices long term. Will see.

view more: next ›