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Private Listings Are a Detriment to the Market — and, in My Opinion, Selling Them as a General Strategy Is a Breach of Fiduciary Duty Before founding ShopProp, I built a financial firm that was later acquired. After more than 20 years in the financial markets and 18 years as a managing broker, my view is simple: Open markets protect consumers. Closed systems protect insiders.
There are multiple news organizations regurgitating the same clickbait headline that "Bay Area housing is in a bubble". We are going to explore in this article why that isn't true and why we aren't likely to see a crash of prices comparable to 2007 anytime soon.
A real August 2026 Phoenix closing shows why ShopProp's flat fee buyer representation beats Arizona's percentage-based rebate programs. $6,225 saved on a $369,000 home.
A real ShopProp closing in Honolulu shows how flat fee representation saved $25,105 on a $1M condo purchase. Compare full-service vs MLS-only options in Hawaii.
Three real Washington closings from September 2026 show how ShopProp's flat fee buyer rebate saves $7,880 to $35,130 per transaction. Full managing broker representation included.
Seattle sellers choosing flat fee real estate face a critical choice: MLS-only listing or full-service managing broker representation. Three real September 2026 closings show why ShopProp's full-service model saves more.
Three Washington buyers closed in September 2026, saving between $7,880 and $33,755 each. From a $475K Grapeview cottage to a $1.59M Redmond home, ShopProp flat fees starting at $1,995 replaced traditional 2.5% commissions.
Detroit sellers choosing flat fee should know the difference between MLS-only listing services and a full-service managing broker. Here's why the cheapest option isn't always the best deal.