West Town Flat Fee Realtor

West Town is one of Chicago’s highest-volume markets, with 176 homes sold in the past 90 days. Properties go under contract in just 9 days on average, with sellers receiving 98.9% of their asking price. Only 8% of listings required price reductions—among the lowest rates in the city. When homes sell this quickly with this much accuracy, paying a 2.5% commission no longer makes sense.

West Town Market Snapshot (90-Day Data)

The West Town real estate market combines strong demand with disciplined pricing. Here’s what the data shows from the past 90 days of closed sales:

Metric	Value
Median Sale Price	$575K
Days on Market	22 days
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.9%
Homes Sold (90 days)	176
Days to Contract	9 days
Price Reductions	8% of listings

With 176 sales in 90 days, West Town averages nearly two closings per day. This volume reflects consistent buyer demand across the neighborhood’s diverse housing stock. The 9-day contract timeline shows that well-priced properties receive serious offers within their first two weeks.

The 8% price reduction rate stands out—it’s one of the lowest in Chicago. West Town sellers understand their market, and buyers respond to accurate pricing. Properties that hit the market at the right price move quickly; those that don’t become outliers.

Your Commission Savings in West Town

The math on West Town real estate commissions is straightforward. At the median sale price of $575,000:

Fee Type	Amount
Traditional 2.5% commission	$14,375
Net Gain Realty flat fee	$1,995
Your savings	$12,380

That’s $12,380 more equity you keep at closing. On a higher-priced West Town property—say $750,000—your savings jump to over $16,700. At $900,000, you’d save more than $20,500.

The traditional commission model assumes your agent needs extensive time to find a buyer. West Town’s 9-day contract timeline and 176 quarterly sales tell a different story. Buyers are actively searching. They find new listings through the MLS and major real estate websites within hours. The question is whether you want to pay $14,375 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 West Town Homes Sell in 9 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.

West Town 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 a week, you have an accepted offer.

In a market with 176 quarterly sales, buyers are always looking. The agent’s job isn’t to find buyers—they’re already there. The job is to:

• Price your property correctly using current West Town comparable sales
• Coordinate professional photography that makes your space stand out in search results
• Write listing copy that highlights your unit’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 $14,375 for it when a flat fee covers the same work.

Full Service for $1,995

Every West Town 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 condos and townhomes
• Pricing Strategy – Detailed comparative market analysis using the most recent West Town sales, adjusted for your property’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 doesn’t change. Only the fee changes: $1,995 instead of $14,375. That $12,380 difference stays in your pocket instead of going to your listing agent.

The Cost of Overpricing in West Town

West Town’s 8% price reduction rate proves that accurate pricing wins here. The vast majority of sellers—92%—achieve their goals without adjusting their price. This happens because West Town buyers know values. They’ve been watching the market, they know what similar properties have sold for, and they act on correctly priced listings.

When a listing sits on the market longer than expected, it becomes an outlier in a market where most homes sell in under two weeks. Buyers start asking questions. They wonder what’s wrong. They submit lower offers, knowing you’re motivated.

Our pricing approach uses real-time West Town sales data. We analyze recent comparable sales, adjust for your property’s specific features and condition, and recommend a price designed to generate competitive offers in your first week. That’s how you join the 92% of West Town 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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