Based on analysis of 237 recent River North sales, traditional brokers charge 2.5% ($10,375) while Net Gain Realty charges $1,995 flat fee. In River North's 30-day median market, accurate pricing drives sales, not commission percentages.
Calculate your potential savings with expert flat fee broker service
Listing Fee (2.5%): $10,375
Total Cost: $10,375
Flat Fee: $1,995
Total Cost: $1,995
*Savings calculation compares listing commission only (2.5% vs $1,995 flat fee)
Closing costs and buyer broker compensation not included in calculation
Buyer broker compensation fee not included (average 2.5%, now negotiable under NAR settlement)
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Why pay $10,375 for marketing in a buyer's market? With 3.35 months of supply and 47.21% sell-through rate, strategic pricing and positioning drive results more than commission percentage. When pricing is wrong, DOM jumps to 107.5 days - expertise matters more than marketing spend.
As a flat fee broker serving River North, Chicago, Net Gain Realty is launching this transparent commission model because we believe smart downtown homeowners deserve better. After analyzing extensive market data, we're convinced that traditional commission structures simply don't make sense in today's River North market conditions. We're committed to proving that professional real estate service and strategic expertise don't require premium pricing.
River North represents Chicago's highest-volume downtown market with unique challenges requiring strategic expertise. Our latest 90-day market analysis reveals why traditional broker commissions don't align with current River North market dynamics:
When River North has 3.35 months of supply and 47.21% sell-through rate, and strategic pricing can mean the difference between 30 days and 107.5 days on market, why pay a traditional broker $10,375 for what market expertise and strategic positioning can accomplish? Our flat fee broker model saves you over $8,000 while focusing on what actually drives results in buyer's markets: pricing precision and strategic expertise.
Choose a flat fee listing service instead of traditional percentage-based listing fees. Based on our analysis of 237 recent River North sales with a $415,000 median price, traditional brokers charge 2.5% listing fee ($10,375) while Net Gain Realty charges just $1,995 flat fee.
Listing fee savings: $10,375 (2.5% traditional) - $1,995 (flat fee) = $8,380 saved on listing fees alone.
Note: Buyer broker compensation is negotiable and varies by situation.
Buyer broker compensation is completely negotiable and depends on your specific situation. In River North's buyer's market with 3.35 months of supply, strategic compensation planning becomes even more important to attract qualified buyers.
Our approach: We help you determine competitive buyer agent compensation based on current River North market conditions and your property's specific situation. In buyer's markets, every strategic decision matters.
Yes, especially when combined with strategic pricing and positioning expertise. All listings receive identical MLS exposure regardless of commission structure. In River North where 21.13% of listings require price adjustments and 47.21% sell-through rate, market expertise matters far more than commission percentage.
Bottom line: In River North's buyer's market, your pricing strategy and market positioning matter infinitely more than commission percentage.
Median 30 days based on our analysis of 237 recent sales. River North shows buyer's market conditions requiring strategic approach, but with Chicago's highest downtown volume proving consistent demand exists.
Why this matters: 30 days with strategic positioning beats 107.5 days with wrong pricing - expertise over marketing spend.
Absolutely not - data proves pricing expertise and strategic positioning matter more than commission percentage. When 21.13% of River North listings require price adjustments, and wrong pricing can increase DOM by 258%, your investment should go toward market intelligence and strategic expertise, not marketing spend.
Smart approach: Save $8,380 on listing fees and invest in professional photography, strategic pricing analysis, and expert market positioning instead.