SmartChoice™ For Sellers

When it comes to compensation for selling your property, most real estate professionals offer what is essentially a take-it-or-leave-it commission approach. At most, you might be able to negotiate the commission. Some brokers even offer very low listing rates dependent on receiving what we call a "buy side" as part of the sale.

In contrast, with Choice³, you make a SmartChoice™ fee selection based on your objectives, how much work you want to do and a needs analysis using the following criteria:

Your needs and objectives including time frames,
The location of your property and it's condition,
The current market conditions for your property type,
Estimate of selling price range,
Market analysis of similar properties including average days on market
Economic demographics (i.e. size of pool of potential buyers)

Based on the results, you decide what is best for your situation: hourly rates, a fixed fee, or a straight commission. We will give you an estimate of your cost for each alternative. No other hooks. No other conditions. Pure and simple.

How do we do this? With SmartPlan™, a system we developed that discloses all the essential, optional and premium services complete with fixed fees, estimated hours for each task and, finally, your bottom line cost compared to commission rates. Simply click and choose. We give you complete control!

We never recommend that you eliminate any essential steps required for a successful sale. On the other hand, we never recommend more than we believe is necessary. In short, you get the right services, at the right time, at the right price! If you are convinced we have a better way, contact us so we can show you the numbers! Have questions about our experience and service? See what our clients say! Still have questions? Select your question below and go for answers.

You Choose. You Win!

SmartChoice™ for Sellers We jointly choose the services you need then... You Choose the plan that's right for you and You Win!
(1) Hourly Rates	(2) Fee Based	(3) Commissions
The client may choose to do some activities on their own.	The client may choose to do some activities on their own.	Agent provides full range of real estate services.
Services paid by the hour. Rates depend on the type of services requested.	Each activity is defined and priced at a fixed fee. Services can be added any time.	A commission rate is negotiated and buyer side rate determined.
Out of pocket costs are reimbursed plus a nominal administrative fee.	Out of pocket costs are reimbursed plus a nominal administrative fee.	No other agent charges.
The total fee is controlled by hours worked plus out of pocket costs.	The total fee is controlled by the authorized services.	The total fee is controlled by the selling price of the property.
Client pays a retainer and monthly invoices for hours worked plus out of pocket costs.	Client pays fixed fee at closing. A discount applies if paid by retainer and monthly invoices.	Total fee is paid at closing. A reduced fee can be applied if listing agent also involved in the purchase.
Benefit: A quick transaction can provide significant savings on total fees.	Benefit: Client controls the fees for the transaction. Also provides significant savings over the traditional approach.	Benefit: More traditional all encompassing service approach.