Were you planning to try to sell your home yourself (FSBO) because you want to save the realtor commission?
This is not a bad idea for some, but it may not always work. Oftentimes, the home seller is left watching the value of their property drop, while the mortgage ticks up. Real estate agents can provide valuable expertise to the process – especially when it comes to the complicated parts of the transaction (e.g. negotiating price, paperwork).
If you are trying to save the real estate commission and for sale by owner is not working out, we want to tell you that the real estate agent commission is negotiable! What?! Yes, the real estate agent commission is something that you can negotiate with the Realtor.
It is a hidden secret in the industry that the agent fees are set at 6%. This is not by law and you can save thousands of dollars when you sell your home, but just asking to for reduced commission.
You might be asking, can I get a full service Realtor at a discount price? The answer is yes. Negotiate for what you want.
That seems a little bit intimidating, right? It can be, especially since Realtors take pride in what they do and many do not want to offer a “discount”. But, there are many agents that are willing to reduce their rates especially in this tough market.
This is where DoorFly.com comes in. DoorFly.com is a system that will allow agents to make offers and discounts on their service to home sellers in a non-intimidating way. You can compare the discount offers and review the agent qualifications all in one place before making a decision.
So what’s the inside scoop — DoorFly.com is a great alternative to For Sale By Owner when you are selling your home. Our system will help you negotiate real estate agent fees and save thousands of dollars while still getting the expert help you need.



June 16th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Wow! I had never heard that before. I am in the market for a house. Would you say that if a realtor isn’t flexible on their commision you should use someone who is?