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If you are here, you most likely saw an online ad or received a postcard from me.

That’s because this page is “by invitation only” and you will not find a link to it on the main navigation menu of this website. If you are interested in this offer, bookmark or save the link to come back later.

FULL SERVICE | FLAT RATE LISTING

$20,000*

You might wonder why my commission rate is so low and think this offer seems too good to be true. Unlike others offering reduced commissions, this is full service at discount rates.

As an independent Real Estate Broker, my cost of doing business is very low. No fancy offices or needless overhead and no franchise fees. I pass those savings on to my clients. It’s that simple.

I have sold hundreds of homes over the years and whether you are buying, selling or investing, I’ll be with you every step of the way throughout the entire process and deliver results you can count on.

Ellis Posner, Broker | dre 01416970 | 310.975.5139

This website, like may others, uses an Automated Valuation Model (AVM) to estimate home values of residential Real Estate.

The AVM uses public data such as size and age of the home, location, room count, lot size and recent sales in order to come up with a price.

AVMs are not aware of whether you have recently updated your home or if it has other desirable amenities and features like a view. AVMs also do not know whether homes have deferred maintenance or if any of the comparable sales were distressed or not “arm’s length”,

The best way to determine an actual selling price is to get a “Comparative Market Analysis” (CMA) or a more concise “Broker’s Price Opinion” (BPO).

Use the contact form at the bottom of this page to request a free complimentary CMA or BPO. Put “Playa Vista CMA or BPO in the subject line.

If You Like Data You Will Love This Report

CLOSED ESCROWS IN PLAYA VISTA 90094 OVER THE LAST FOUR WEEKS

When I am your Real Estate Broker, you will get the highest level of service, world class marketing, and save thousands of dollars on commissions. And, it is very likely that I will sell your home for a higher price than someone charging a higher listing commission.

WHY DO I OFFER SUCH LOW COMMISSION RATES?

As I mentioned up front, I have a low cost business model and I pass the savings on to my clients. Its that simple. I know how much it costs me to market my listings - and I probably do more than the agent who charges more. I have built a business model that is a win-win for you as a Seller and me as a Broker.

Here’s where most people ask:

“But what about the Buyer’s Agent?”

The Buyer’s Agent Commission is Flexible

While it has been common practice for many years to offer the agent representing the buyer 2.5% or more, that common practice will be going through a number of changes in the coming years and in the future, buyer’s agents may be paid directly by the buyers.

But for the sake of this example of how much you can save, let’s use the most common metric of the seller paying 2.5%.

(*The 2.5% for the Buyer’s Agent is in addition to the flat rate I charge for representing you.)

And, yes, if I also represent the Buyer, I get the Buyer agent commission.**

EXAMPLES OF HOW MUCH YOU SAVE

Sales Price = $2,000,000

Commission: $20,000 (listing broker) + $50,000 (buyer’s broker) = $70,000 total commission.

Compared to a a traditional 5% listing which would cost you $100,000 the savings is $30,000.

Sales Price = $1,200,000

Commission: $20,000 (listing broker) + $30,000 (buyer’s broker) = $50,000 total commission.

Compared to a a traditional 5% listing which would cost you $60,000 the savings is $10,000.

And of course if you would be paying your high priced broker 6%, well the savings are even greater.

Please note - your saving may be greater based on the buyer’s broker compensation.

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

* You can not combine this program with any other of my special offer programs such as “Refresh and Resell”, “Free Staging”, or “Instant Cash Offer”.

** I typically offer buyers I represent a closing cost credit, so I’m not really keeping the entire Buyer side commission if I am the Buyer’s agent.

*** All commissions paid at the close of escrow as is customary.

 THE TRUTH ABOUT LISTING

1. In California, any brokerage can sell the listings of any other brokerage.

2. Real Estate commissions are negotiable and not set by law.

Since almost all properties listed for sale wind up in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and are syndicated to 1000’s of websites worldwide, there is a level playing field between the big and small firms.

This means agents, not brokerages or technology, sell homes. As for the T.V. commercials you see, No one with my level of experience will list your home for as low a commission.

WHAT ARE YOU PAYING FOR?

Most sellers believe that when they pay 5-6% to sell their home, it is for their agent’s time, and the expense of marketing the listing. But unfortunately, that is often not the reality of the situation.

Here’s where that money really goes.

As much as 50% of the commission the agent earns may be “split” with the company, their team leader or a referral source. Some brokerages also have a “franchise fee” that is quite substantial and eats into the agent’s bottom line. None of this really helps sell your home. But as an independent Broker, I have a very low over head and I pass the savings on to my clients.

 Put “Playa Vista Real Estate” in the Subject Line.

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