Irving Park Flat Fee Realtor

Irving Park homes go under contract in just 11 days on average, with sellers receiving 98.9% of their asking price. With a median sale price of $790,000, this northwest side neighborhood offers some of the highest commission savings potential in Chicago. When you’re selling a home at this price point, paying a 2.5% commission no longer makes sense.

Irving Park Market Snapshot (90-Day Data)

The Irving Park real estate market features larger single-family homes that command strong prices. Here’s what the data shows from the past 90 days of closed sales:

Metric	Value
Median Sale Price	$790K
Days on Market	28 days
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.9%
Homes Sold (90 days)	47
Days to Contract	11 days
Price Reductions	15% of listings

With 47 sales in 90 days, Irving Park maintains healthy transaction volume for a single-family home market. The 11-day contract timeline shows that qualified buyers are actively searching and making decisions promptly. The 98.9% sale-to-list ratio indicates sellers are achieving nearly their full asking price.

The 15% price reduction rate is moderate for Chicago, suggesting that most sellers understand current values while a minority still need to adjust. Irving Park buyers are discerning—they’re often moving up from condos or other neighborhoods and know what they want.

Your Commission Savings in Irving Park

The math on Irving Park real estate commissions is compelling. At the median sale price of $790,000:

Fee Type	Amount
Traditional 2.5% commission	$19,750
Net Gain Realty flat fee	$1,995
Your savings	$17,755

That’s $17,755 more equity you keep at closing. Irving Park offers some of the highest savings potential in the Chicago area due to its strong median price. On a higher-priced property—say $950,000—your savings jump to over $21,700. At $1.1 million, you’d save more than $25,500.

The traditional commission model assumes your agent needs extensive time to find a buyer. Irving Park’s 11-day contract timeline tells a different story. Buyers find these listings through the MLS and major real estate websites within hours. The question is whether you want to pay $19,750 for that to happen, or $1,995.

Calculate your exact savings → Use our free home sale calculator to see what you’d keep with a flat-fee listing at your specific price point.

Why Pay 2.5% When Irving Park Homes Sell in 11 Days?

The 2.5% listing commission was established decades ago when agents had to work for months to find a buyer. They advertised in newspapers, hosted weekend after weekend of open houses, and cold-called everyone in their contact database. That effort justified a percentage-based fee tied to the sale price.

Irving Park real estate in 2026 operates on a different model entirely. Your listing hits the MLS on Monday morning, syndicates to Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, and a hundred other websites by Monday afternoon, and reaches thousands of active buyers before Tuesday. Within about eleven days, you have an accepted offer.

The market and technology now do the heavy lifting that agents once handled manually. What you still need is an experienced professional who can:

• Price your home correctly using current Irving Park comparable sales
• Coordinate professional photography that makes your property stand out in search results
• Write listing copy that highlights your home’s best features and architectural details
• Manage showings efficiently and collect meaningful buyer feedback
• Negotiate firmly when offers arrive, maximizing your price and protecting your interests
• Guide you through inspection negotiations, appraisal issues, and closing logistics

You need expertise and experience. You don’t need to pay $19,750 for it when a flat fee covers the same work.

At 98.9% of asking price, Irving Park sellers are achieving their pricing goals. The agent’s job is to position your property through correct pricing, professional presentation, and skilled negotiation.

Full Service for $1,995

Every Irving Park listing with Net Gain Realty includes the complete package of services you’d expect from any full-service brokerage:

• MLS Listing – Full exposure on MRMLS, which syndicates to Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, and 100+ real estate websites
• Professional Photography – HDR photos taken by experienced real estate photographers who know how to showcase Chicago single-family homes
• Pricing Strategy – Detailed comparative market analysis using the most recent Irving Park sales, adjusted for your home’s specific features
• Showing Coordination – We handle all scheduling, provide secure lockbox access, and collect feedback from every showing
• Offer Negotiation – When offers come in, we negotiate on your behalf for the best price, terms, inspection contingencies, and closing timeline
• Contract to Close Support – Full guidance through attorney review, home inspection negotiations, appraisal coordination, and final walkthrough

This is identical to what a traditional 2.5% agent provides. The service doesn’t change. The results don’t change. Only the fee changes: $1,995 instead of $19,750. That $17,755 difference stays in your pocket instead of going to your listing agent.

The Cost of Overpricing in Irving Park

With 15% of Irving Park listings reducing their price before selling, pricing accuracy matters. At this price point, the stakes are higher—every dollar of overpricing translates to a larger gap between buyer expectations and your asking price.

Every price reduction costs you time, negotiating power, and often money. When a listing sits on the market longer than expected, buyers start asking questions. They wonder what’s wrong with it. They submit lower offers, knowing you’re motivated. The final sale price for overpriced listings typically comes in below what a correctly-priced home would have achieved from day one.

Our pricing approach uses real-time Irving Park sales data. We analyze recent comparable sales, adjust for your home’s specific features and condition, and recommend a price designed to generate competitive offers within the first two weeks. That’s how you join the 85% of Irving Park sellers who achieve their goals without a price reduction.

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Learn More About Chicago Real Estate Commissions:

• Real Estate Commission Rates in Chicago – See what agents typically charge and how to negotiate lower fees
• Chicago Home Sale Calculator – Calculate your net proceeds with different commission scenarios
• Flat Fee Realtor Chicago – Learn how our flat-fee listing model works and what’s included

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