Mount Greenwood Flat Fee Realtor

Mount Greenwood homes go under contract in just 10 days on average, with sellers receiving 97.9% of their asking price. This southwest side neighborhood offers affordable single-family homes with consistent buyer demand—37 sales in the past 90 days. When homes sell this quickly, paying a 2.5% commission no longer makes sense.

Mount Greenwood Market Snapshot (90-Day Data)

The Mount Greenwood real estate market offers solid value for buyers seeking single-family homes within Chicago city limits. Here’s what the data shows from the past 90 days of closed sales:

Metric	Value
Median Sale Price	$320K
Days on Market	13 days
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.9%
Homes Sold (90 days)	37
Days to Contract	10 days
Price Reductions	21% of listings

With 37 sales in 90 days, Mount Greenwood maintains steady transaction activity. The 10-day contract timeline shows that qualified buyers are actively searching and making decisions promptly. Properties that are priced correctly and present well attract offers within the first two weeks.

The 97.9% sale-to-list ratio reflects a market where buyers have modest negotiating room. Well-priced homes sell close to their list price. The 21% price reduction rate signals that pricing accuracy matters—one in five sellers needed to adjust before finding a buyer.

Your Commission Savings in Mount Greenwood

The math on Mount Greenwood real estate commissions is straightforward. At the median sale price of $320,000:

Fee Type	Amount
Traditional 2.5% commission	$8,000
Net Gain Realty flat fee	$1,995
Your savings	$6,005

That’s $6,005 more equity you keep at closing. On a higher-priced Mount Greenwood property—say $400,000—your savings jump to $8,005. At $450,000, you’d save $9,255.

The traditional commission model assumes your agent needs extensive time to find a buyer. Mount Greenwood’s 10-day contract timeline tells a different story. Buyers find these listings through the MLS and major real estate websites within hours of listing. The question is whether you want to pay $8,000 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 Mount Greenwood Homes Sell in 10 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.

Mount Greenwood 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 active buyers before Tuesday. Within about ten 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 Mount Greenwood comparable sales
• Coordinate professional photography that makes your property stand out in search results
• Write listing copy that highlights your home’s best features
• 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 $8,000 for it when a flat fee covers the same work.

At 97.9% of asking price, Mount Greenwood sellers achieve strong results when they price correctly. The agent’s job is to position your property through correct pricing, professional presentation, and skilled negotiation.

Full Service for $1,995

Every Mount Greenwood 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 Mount Greenwood 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 $8,000. That $6,005 difference stays in your pocket instead of going to your listing agent.

The Cost of Overpricing in Mount Greenwood

With 21% of Mount Greenwood listings reducing their price before selling, pricing strategy matters here. Buyers in this price range are often comparing multiple neighborhoods and can easily shift their search if a property seems overpriced.

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 Mount Greenwood 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 79% of Mount Greenwood 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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