Professional flat fee real estate broker specializing in South Loop. Save thousands vs traditional agents with our transparent $1,995 flat listing fee. Downtown living with strategic market positioning.
Calculate your potential savings with expert flat fee broker service
Listing Fee (2.5%): $10,463
Total Cost: $10,463
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)
Why pay $10,463 for downtown positioning? With homes selling in 31 days and 2.09 months of supply, strategic pricing and timing drive results more than commission percentage. When pricing is wrong, DOM jumps to 80.5 days - expertise matters more than marketing spend.
As a flat fee broker serving South Loop, 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 South Loop market conditions. We're committed to proving that professional real estate service doesn't require premium pricing.
South Loop represents accessible downtown living with strategic market opportunities. Our latest 90-day market analysis reveals why traditional broker commissions don't align with current South Loop market dynamics:
When South Loop homes sell in 31 days with 2.09 months of supply, and strategic pricing can mean the difference between 31 days and 80.5 days on market, why pay a traditional broker $10,463 for what market knowledge and timing can accomplish? Our flat fee broker model saves you over $8,000 while focusing on what actually drives results: strategic positioning and pricing expertise.
Choose a flat fee listing service instead of traditional percentage-based listing fees. Based on our analysis of 168 recent South Loop sales with a $418,500 median price, traditional brokers charge 2.5% listing fee ($10,463) while Net Gain Realty charges just $1,995 flat fee.
Listing fee savings: $10,463 (2.5% traditional) - $1,995 (flat fee) = $8,468 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 South Loop's balanced market with 31 days median time on market, strategic compensation planning can attract buyers while still saving thousands overall.
Our approach: We help you determine competitive buyer agent compensation based on current South Loop market conditions and your property's specific situation. Every downtown scenario is different.
Yes, especially when combined with strategic pricing and positioning. All listings receive identical MLS exposure regardless of commission structure. In South Loop where 22.22% of listings require price adjustments, market expertise matters more than commission percentage.
Bottom line: In South Loop, your pricing strategy and market timing matter more than commission percentage.
Median 31 days based on our analysis of 168 recent sales. South Loop shows balanced market conditions with opportunity for strategic positioning in Chicago's downtown core.
Why this matters: 31 days gives you time for strategic positioning while maintaining reasonable carrying costs - perfect for flat fee model.
Data suggests pricing expertise and market timing matter more than commission percentage. When 22.22% of South Loop listings require price adjustments, and wrong pricing can triple your time on market, your investment should go toward market intelligence, not marketing spend.
Smart approach: Save $8,468 on listing fees and invest in professional photography, strategic pricing guidance, and proper positioning instead.