Is a Buyer's Agent Free After the NAR Settlement?
No — and honestly, it never was. The settlement didn't make buyer's agents cost money; it made a cost that was always there visible and negotiable.
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All 32 articles tagged “Commissions.” Researched for Greater Seattle, written in plain English.
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Two Agents Disagree: Price at Market or Price Under It?
A staged debate between two composite Seattle agent voices — price at market value vs. price under it for competition — and a verdict on when each strategy wins.
Why Fee Transparency Matters
The case for fee transparency in real estate, from first principles: hidden prices break markets, and one visible price list starts fixing them.
10 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Buyer Agreement
Washington buyers sign a brokerage services agreement before touring. Ask these ten questions first — and know which answers should stop your pen.
The Full-Service to Discount Spectrum in Seattle Real Estate
Seattle listing options aren't 'agent or FSBO' — they're a five-band spectrum of service and fees. Here's the map, band by band.
Real Estate Team vs. Solo Agent: Fees, Service, and Who You Get
Teams and solo agents often quote similar fees for different products. Here's who actually does the work in each model — and how to tell before signing.
Can You Buy and Sell With Different Agents?
Yes — selling with one agent and buying with another is completely allowed. When splitting makes sense, when bundling wins, and the contract traps to avoid.
What Happens to the Commission When a Deal Falls Through?
No closing usually means no commission — but listing agreements have fine print: earnest money splits, 'ready and able buyer' clauses, and tails.
Limited-Service Listings in Washington: What You Actually Get
MLS-entry and limited-service listings can cut your fee dramatically — if you know which jobs you're taking on yourself. Here's the real trade.
Real Estate Referral Fees: Who Pays Whom, and Why You Never See It
A slice of many agents' commissions goes to whoever 'referred' you — often a website. Here's how referral fees flow and why disclosure matters.
9 Things Listing Agents Don't Tell You (and What to Ask Instead)
Nine quiet truths of the listing business — why agents don't volunteer them, and the exact question that surfaces each one before you sign.
An Open Letter to Seattle Home Sellers
Before you sign a listing agreement, read this. A letter to Seattle sellers about the one question almost nobody asks — and what it costs not to.
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