Full-Service Representation. Zero Listing Commission — When You Qualify
Preserve neighbors have saved $32,885 — How much could you save?
HOW DOES IT WORK?
If you’re selling in The Preserve and buying another home in Middle Tennessee, you may not need to pay a listing commission at all.
Yes — really.
Same professional representation
Same marketing
Different fee structure
Day to day agreement gives you flexibility
Selling & Buying Locally?
When you sell and purchase at the same time, I eliminate one side of the commission.
Example 1: Moving Up
Sell your Preserve home for $500,000
Buy your next home for $600,000
I charge 0% listing commission on the sale.
Traditional 3% listing fee: $15,000
Your savings: $15,000
Example 2: Downsizing
Sell your Preserve home for $500,000
Purchase your next home for $450,000
I charge 0% buyer commission on your purchase.
Traditional 3% buyer-side fee: $13,500
Your savings: $13,500
Selling Only or Purchasing Later?
If you’re relocating or not purchasing immediately, my base listing rate is 1.5% — half of the traditional 3%
And in certain situations, it can be reduced further.
Relocating & Buying Within 90 Days
If I refer you to a trusted agent in your new city and receive a referral fee upon your purchase, I can often reduce your listing rate to 1.0%.
Selling Now, Buying Later (Within 12 Months)
If you plan to buy locally within one year — whether renting temporarily or building — I may be able to reduce your listing rate by an additional 0.5%.
Every situation is different. Let’s look at yours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What's the catch?
There isn’t one.
You receive full professional representation, full marketing, and full negotiation — just structured differently than the traditional 3% model.
The only fixed cost is a $399 brokerage transaction fee per transaction. This is not a commission and does not go to me — it is the flat administrative fee charged by the brokerage to process and close the file.
That’s it.
- No hidden percentages.
- No surprise add-ons.
- No reduced service.
Before you sign anything, every number is clearly outlined so you know exactly what you’re paying — and what you’re saving.
Most traditional brokerages, like car dealerships, charge similar administrative fees — they’re just less transparent about it.
Already have an agent you love?
Relationships matter. If you have a trusted agent — whether a long-time advisor, close friend, or family member — we may be able to structure things so you can still work together while benefiting from my commission-saving model.
In certain cases, I can coordinate through a referral agreement on the purchase side while still listing your Preserve home at 0% when you buy locally.
Every situation is unique. Let’s review yours and see what makes the most sense.
Will my home sell for less because of the reduced commission?
Absolutely not.
Your home is marketed the same way, negotiated the same way, and exposed to the same buyer pool as any other listing. The fee structure has zero impact on how your home is positioned in the marketplace.
Compensation structure and sale price are two separate conversations.
Is this full service?
Yes. Professional photography, professional showing service, professional signage and monitored lockbox, MLS, social media and syndicated (Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com, etc) exposure, negotiation strategy, contract management, and closing coordination are all included.
This is not a limited-service model.
Why do you offer this?
Because I live here.
Because equity matters.
Because there is a smarter way to structure commissions — especially when both sides of a transaction are involved.
Why haven't I heard about this before?
Most real estate commissions are structured around a single transaction — either selling or buying — and have followed the same model for decades.
My approach looks at the entire move.
When a homeowner is both selling and buying, or when referral partnerships are involved, compensation can be structured differently. That flexibility simply isn’t part of the traditional one-transaction model most agents operate under.
As former Florida coach Steve Spurrier once said:
“If you want to be successful you have to do it the way everybody does it and do it a lot better — or you have to do it differently.”
This model isn’t about cutting corners. It’s about structuring things differently — and smarter — when the situation allows.
And yes — even a Georgia Bulldog like myself can appreciate a good quote when it fits.
For the homeowner, that can mean significant savings without sacrificing service or representation.
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