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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.
Los Angeles flat fee real estate in 2026: how to save $30,000+ buying or selling with full-service flat fee representation.
Denver flat fee real estate in 2026: how Colorado sellers and buyers save thousands with full-service flat fee representation.
Phoenix flat fee real estate in 2026: the real difference between MLS-only listings and full-service flat fee representation.
Redfin charges 1.5% — ShopProp charges a flat fee starting at $1,995. On a $2M home, that is the difference between $30,000 and $4,995. A managing broker with 2,000+ closings compares fees, service models, rebates, and real transaction savings.
Three recent closings in Renton, Issaquah, and Kirkland show how Eastside buyers are saving up to $29,480 per home with flat-fee representation instead of traditional percentage-based commissions.
The NAR settlement gave buyers fee transparency, but most agents still charge 2.5-3%. Two recent California closings show what happens when you choose a flat fee instead.