"When there is unfettered competion from brokers with innovative and efficient approaches to the residential real estate market, consumers are likely to receive better services and pay lower commission rates" said Deboraah A. Garza, deputy assistant attorney general for the Justice Department's antitrust division.

What we do?

We list for sale residential property and residential income property at commission rates that can make a big difference to sellers. If you are being told that a higher commission rate sells properties, then you are being misled. Ask yourself the question. Why are you giving away your hard earned money when you don’t have too? Learn how to minimize the highest cost of any real estate transaction-commissions-and still receive full service.

We offer a bonus to buyers that we represent in real estate transactions. The bonus is 1% of the final purchase price. The bonus is paid through escrow. That bonus could be $3,000, $5,000,  $10,000 or even more. That is real money in your pocket. Learn more about buyer bonuses.

Why do we do it?

We have developed a business model that works for us. It will work for you. The total amount of a commission is much too high in relationship to real estate values of today. It was ok to charge a 6% commission in 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, but look at the average value of homes today. Does a $30,000 commission make sense to you on a $500,000 home?  

How do we do it?

When we list property for sale and the seller agrees to use us when acquiring replacement property we charge a 3.5% commission. A very important point is that the selling agent (agent that represents the buyer) receives 2.5% of the 3.5% and we receive 1%. The 2.5% is important, because that is a typical full commission that a selling agent expects today. The seller then receives 1% of the purchase price of the replacement home from BG Barnes Real Estate in the form of a bonus. It is a win/win for the seller. If the seller is not acquiring replacement property, then the commission rate is 4%. 

REO Real estate is property that a lender now owns due to foreclosure. These properties can be bargins, but buyers need to know what they are doing and what to expect when purchasing San Diego REO property.

Be on the safe side. Learn to reconize Mortgage Fraud. Keep up with  California Real Estate tax information. Some property owners may be in a postion to have their current property tax lowered if it can be proven that their property's value has decreased. San Diego County Property tax relief information.  Property tax rates for cities within San Diego County San Diego County Property Tax Rates.  If you are over the age of 55, San Diego County offers you the ability to transfer your current property tax from another county from within California San Diego Property Tax Transfers.  Some of the more recently built subdivisions have a tax that is on top of area property tax rates. Make sure you are aware of these taxes San Diego Mello-Roos Property Taxes.