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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.
Families buying homes before school starts in summer 2026 can save $10,000-$40,000+ with a flat-fee buyer agent instead of the traditional 2.5% commission. Here's the math at every price point.
Clever Real Estate charges 1.5% to list your home. ShopProp charges a flat fee starting at $4,995. Compare seller fees, buyer rebates, managing broker involvement, and real savings at every price point.
A buyer rebate puts commission money back in your pocket at closing. This complete guide explains how rebates work, which states allow them, how much you can get back, and how to choose the right rebate brokerage in 2026.
Buyer rebates can save you $5,000 to $150,000+ depending on your state and home price. This state-by-state guide covers all 8 states where ShopProp is licensed, with real rebate amounts calculated from 2026 median home prices.
The NAR settlement reshaped real estate commissions in 2024, but how is it actually playing out for buyers in 2026? Here's what changed, what it means for your purchase, and how to use the new rules to save thousands.
Most buyer-broker agreements default to percentage-based fees that can cost families $15,000 to $40,000 more than a flat-fee alternative. Here are the three lines to read before you sign — and what a managing broker does differently.