WHAT I DO

I 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 a lage part of your hard earned equity when you don’t have too? Learn how to minimize the highest cost of any real estate transaction-commissions-and still receive full service.

I also offer a bonus to buyers that we represent in real estate transactions up to 1% of the purchase price. 

 WHY I DO IT

I Ihave developed a business model that works for me. It can 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 I DO IT

When I list property for sale and the seller agrees to use me 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 I receive 1%. The 2.5% is important, because that is a typical full commission that a selling agent expects today. The seller then receives up 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%.

The bonus is up to 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.

Please feel free to ask me more about how these money saving programs can benefit you.

EXPERIENCE DOES COUNT

When choosing a Broker to represent you on either a sales listing or a purchase, it makes sense to choose someone with experience. I have been a contiuously licensed California Real Estate Broker since 1978. A real estate transaction is much more complicated that most people understand-and that is not their fault. As you know this world is much more litigious than it has ever been. Some buyers and sellers don't hesitate to hire a lawyer if they think they have been wronged-even if they have not been. Having a broker represent you that has seen a lot and done a lot can go a long way in helping you prevent lawsuits.