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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.
Most buyer agents quote a percentage. Smart buyers do the math first. Here's how to compare flat-fee vs. percentage agent fees side by side — and why the difference at closing can be tens of thousands of dollars.
When you use the listing agent to buy a home, they represent the seller first. A flat-fee buyer agent with a managing broker gives you real representation — and puts thousands back in your pocket at closing.
Sacramento home buyers can save $11,000+ at closing with ShopProp flat-fee representation starting at $1,995 — more than TurboHome, Discount-Realtor, or any other Sacramento buyer rebate service.
Arizona buyers can save thousands with a commission rebate at closing. ShopProp offers flat-fee representation starting at $1,995 — working on both new construction and resale homes, unlike most AZ rebate programs.
Texas buyers can get thousands back at closing with a buyer agent rebate. ShopProp offers flat-fee representation starting at $1,995 — keeping more money in your pocket than percentage-based rebate programs.
When the inspection report reveals $15,000 in repairs, your agent fee structure determines whether you absorb it or lose the house. Here is how flat-fee buyers keep more cash for exactly this moment.