Sell Your Arlington Home for 1.5% — Full-Service, Zero Compromise
Sell Your Arlington Home for 1.5% — Full-Service, Zero Compromise
Arlington's condo and single-family markets behave like two different cities — and most listing agents charge the same legacy 3% to handle either one. The Jamil Brothers Realty Group's 1.5% full-service program is built for both: the Clarendon condo seller who needs sharp pricing in a soft segment, and the North Arlington single-family seller still seeing strong appreciation. Same marketing, same partner-led negotiation, half the listing-side fee.
Quick Answer: A low commission realtor in Arlington VA can list your home for 1.5% — half the traditional 3% listing-side fee — without cutting any service. The Jamil Brothers Realty Group's 1.5% program includes 4K photography, drone video, 3D tours, MLS syndication, and partner-led negotiation. On a $770,000 Arlington home, that saves roughly $11,550 versus a 3% listing agent — meaningful in a market where condo segments are softening and net-proceeds optimization matters more than ever.
Key Takeaways
- Arlington's median sale price sits in the $700K–$840K range depending on segment and reporting source — a 1.5% versus 3% listing fee saves the typical seller around $11,000–$12,500.
- Single-family homes remain strong (NVAR/GMU forecasts ~3.8% appreciation for 2026, second only to Alexandria), while condos are recovering from a ~7.4% 2025 decline.
- Arlington sits inside the NOVA congestion-tax zone: sellers pay $0.10 per $100 on top of Virginia's $1-per-$1,000 grantor tax at closing.
- Post-NAR settlement (August 2024), buyer-agent compensation is fully negotiable and disclosed separately from listing commission.
- The Jamil Brothers' 1.5% program is full-service, never flat-fee MLS or limited service — same drone, 3D, photography, and partner negotiation at every price point.
- Arlington sub-markets vary widely: Crystal City / Pentagon City condos $400K–$650K, Clarendon-Courthouse $600K–$900K, North Arlington single-family $1.0M–$2M+.
In This Guide
- Arlington in 2026 — a tale of two markets
- The commission math: 1.5% versus 3% in Arlington dollars
- What the 1.5% full-service program actually includes
- Calculate your Arlington savings
- Pricing by Arlington neighborhood and property type
- Full closing-cost breakdown for Arlington sellers
- Full-service 1.5% vs. flat-fee MLS vs. discount brokers
- The Arlington selling timeline — start to close
- Selling an Arlington condo — what's different
- Post-NAR settlement: how buyer-agent compensation works now
- How to choose a listing agent in Arlington
- Common Arlington seller mistakes to avoid
- Frequently asked questions
- Glossary
Arlington in 2026 — a tale of two markets
Arlington isn't one housing market — it's two, and they're behaving very differently heading into 2026. Single-family homes (mostly North Arlington and pockets of South Arlington) finished 2025 with prices up roughly 1.9% year over year, supported by tight inventory, top-rated Arlington Public Schools, and walkable access to Metro and the Pentagon. Condos declined approximately 7.4% in 2025 — the weakest segment in the Arlington market — pressured by rising HOA fees, occasional special assessments in older buildings, and competition from a robust rental market.
For 2026, NVAR and George Mason University's Center for Regional Analysis forecast Arlington single-family prices up about 3.8% (second-highest in NOVA, behind only Alexandria), townhomes roughly flat, and condos posting modest gains around 2.1% as that segment begins to stabilize. The county's overall median sale price across all property types lands somewhere in the $700K–$840K range, depending on reporting source and timeframe.
What this means in practice: Arlington sellers can no longer rely on "list it and they will come." Pricing precision matters enormously, presentation matters more than ever, and the structure of your commission agreement has a direct, measurable impact on what you walk away with at closing — especially in the condo segment, where the margin for error is thinner.
ARLINGTON COUNTY MARKET SNAPSHOT — EARLY 2026
The commission math: 1.5% versus 3% in Arlington dollars
Commission is the largest single cost any Arlington seller pays — and it scales linearly with price. The traditional listing-side fee is 3% of the sale price. The Jamil Brothers Realty Group's program is 1.5%. The math is direct: half the listing-side cost, full marketing and negotiation, and the difference flows to your bottom line at closing.
| Sale Price | 3% Listing Fee | 1.5% Listing Fee | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 (typical condo) | $15,000 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| $770,000 (overall median) | $23,100 | $11,550 | $11,550 |
| $1,000,000 (townhouse / smaller SF) | $30,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| $1,450,000 (SF average) | $43,500 | $21,750 | $21,750 |
| $2,000,000 (N. Arlington luxury) | $60,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
For a Pentagon City condo seller navigating a soft segment, $7,500 in saved commission can be the difference between writing a check at closing and walking away with cash. For a North Arlington single-family seller in the $1.5M+ range, the savings are tens of thousands — meaningful on any move-up or downsize.
Get a personalized Arlington valuation from The Jamil Brothers — sub-market and property-type-specific comps, not a generic automated estimate. Response within 24 hours.
What the 1.5% full-service program actually includes
The 1.5% fee is the entire program — not a discount tier, not flat-fee MLS, not limited service. Every Arlington listing — a Crystal City studio, a Clarendon two-bedroom condo, an Ashton Heights bungalow, a North Arlington single-family estate — gets the same marketing package, the same negotiation team, and the same partner-level attention from Saad Jamil and Arslan Jamil personally.
Included at 1.5% — every Arlington listing
- ✓ Professional 4K interior photography (HDR, twilight shots where applicable)
- ✓ Aerial drone video and stills (FAA-licensed pilot — Arlington's airspace near the Pentagon and Reagan National requires careful coordination)
- ✓ Matterport 3D virtual tour with floorplan — especially valuable for condo and townhouse buyers relocating from out of state
- ✓ Bright MLS syndication (Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, Homes.com — every major portal)
- ✓ Pre-listing pricing strategy with comp analysis specific to your Arlington sub-market and property type
- ✓ Custom property website with shareable link
- ✓ Open house coordination, broker tours, and condo building access management
- ✓ Targeted social and digital advertising to qualified Arlington-area buyers, including federal employee, military, and relocation segments
- ✓ Saad and Arslan personally lead negotiation — not handed to a junior agent or transaction coordinator
- ✓ Full transaction management through closing (inspection, appraisal, condo doc review, settlement)
- ✓ Post-closing support and lifetime referral relationship
There is no upsell. There is no "marketing package add-on." There is no premium tier where the photography gets better. The 1.5% fee is the full program — applied identically to every home — because we'd rather earn the next Arlington listing through performance than nickel-and-dime the current one.
Calculate your Arlington savings
Pick the price band closest to your Arlington home below to see exactly what 1.5% versus 3% looks like in dollars. The default is set to $750K — close to the overall Arlington median.
Seller Savings Calculator
How much more do you keep with our 1.5% listing fee?
Select your home's estimated value to see your real net proceeds — side by side. ($750K reflects most Arlington condos and many townhouses.)
Traditional Agent — 3%
Our Fee — Only 1.5%
Extra in your pocket
$6,000
vs. a traditional 3% listing agent — with zero reduction in service or marketing.
Traditional Agent — 3%
Our Fee — Only 1.5%
Extra in your pocket
$7,500
vs. a traditional 3% listing agent — with zero reduction in service or marketing.
Traditional Agent — 3%
Our Fee — Only 1.5%
Extra in your pocket
$9,000
vs. a traditional 3% listing agent — with zero reduction in service or marketing.
Traditional Agent — 3%
Our Fee — Only 1.5%
Extra in your pocket
$11,250
vs. a traditional 3% listing agent — with zero reduction in service or marketing.
Traditional Agent — 3%
Our Fee — Only 1.5%
Extra in your pocket
$15,000
vs. a traditional 3% listing agent — with zero reduction in service or marketing.
Estimates only. Closing costs vary. Buyer's agent commission is negotiable.
Pricing by Arlington neighborhood and property type
Arlington's pricing varies more sharply by sub-area than almost any other NOVA market. A studio condo in Crystal City and a single-family home off Lee Highway in North Arlington can both technically be "Arlington" — but they live in different price universes. Below are typical 2026 ranges by sub-area and property type, drawn from Bright MLS sold data.
| Sub-Area | Typical Price Range | Common Property Type | 1.5% Savings vs 3% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal City / Pentagon City | $400K–$650K | High-rise condos | $6,000–$9,750 |
| Ballston / Virginia Square | $500K–$800K | Condos, some townhouses | $7,500–$12,000 |
| Clarendon / Courthouse | $600K–$900K | Condos, townhouses, historic SF | $9,000–$13,500 |
| Fairlington / Shirlington | $475K–$700K | Condos, courtyard homes | $7,125–$10,500 |
| Ashton Heights / Lyon Park | $900K–$1.4M | Craftsman, bungalow SF | $13,500–$21,000 |
| Cherrydale / Waverly Hills | $1.1M–$1.6M | Established single-family | $16,500–$24,000 |
| North Arlington (22207) | $1.3M–$2.5M+ | Luxury single-family | $19,500–$37,500+ |
| South Arlington (22204/06) | $550K–$900K | SF, townhouses, condos | $8,250–$13,500 |
For neighborhood-level active listings and recent sold data, see our Alexandria community page (for comparable urban NOVA markets) or browse current homes for sale across Northern Virginia.
Full closing-cost breakdown for Arlington sellers
Commission is the biggest line on a seller's closing statement, but it isn't the only one. Here's everything an Arlington seller typically pays at closing — using a $770,000 sale price for the dollar examples.
| Cost Item | Typical Rate | On a $770K Arlington Sale |
|---|---|---|
| Listing-side commission (Jamil Brothers 1.5%) | 1.5% | $11,550 |
| Buyer-agent compensation (negotiable) | 2%–2.5% | $15,400–$19,250 |
| Virginia grantor tax | $1.00 per $1,000 | $770 |
| NOVA congestion tax (Arlington is in zone) | $0.10 per $100 | $770 |
| Settlement / title fees | ~$500–$1,200 | ~$800 |
| Recording fees / deed prep | ~$150–$300 | ~$200 |
| Property tax proration | Days owned in tax year | Varies |
| Condo/HOA resale packet (if applicable) | $250–$500 | ~$400 |
| Condo move-out/transfer fees (if applicable) | $100–$500 | ~$250 |
| Termite inspection (if VA/FHA buyer) | ~$75–$150 | ~$100 |
| Negotiated repair credits (if any) | Varies | $0–$5,000+ |
ℹ️ A note on the NOVA congestion tax
Arlington, along with Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Loudoun, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Prince William, sits inside the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority footprint. That means Arlington sellers pay an extra $0.10 per $100 congestion tax on top of Virginia's standard $1-per-$1,000 state grantor tax. Most of the rest of Virginia doesn't pay this — plan for both lines on your closing statement.
For a personalized, line-by-line breakdown specific to your Arlington property, run our free seller net sheet calculator.
Our seller net sheet breaks down every Arlington cost — commission, grantor tax, congestion tax, condo resale packet, settlement fees — so you know your real bottom line before you list.
Full-service 1.5% vs. flat-fee MLS vs. discount brokers
Once Arlington sellers start looking at lower-commission options, they typically run into three different categories of service. They aren't interchangeable, and the differences matter — especially in a market where condo pricing precision, building-specific knowledge, and presentation all move the final sale price.
| Service Element | Flat-Fee MLS ($300–$1K) | Discount Broker (1%–2%) | Jamil Brothers (1.5%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS listing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional photography | Add-on / DIY | Sometimes | ✓ Included (4K HDR) |
| Drone video | No | Rare | ✓ Included |
| 3D Matterport tour | No | Rare | ✓ Included |
| Building-level condo pricing | No | Varies | ✓ Saad/Arslan personally |
| Negotiation | You handle it | Often junior agent | ✓ Partner-led |
| Inspection / appraisal management | You handle it | Yes (varies) | ✓ Full |
| Showing coordination | You handle it | Yes | ✓ Full |
| Local Arlington market depth | No | Varies wildly | ✓ 840+ DMV homes sold |
| ✓ Pros of full-service 1.5% | ✗ Tradeoffs of flat-fee / DIY routes |
|---|---|
| Same marketing as a 3% listing — drone, 3D, 4K stills | Most flat-fee plans require you to take your own photos |
| Partner-level negotiation on every offer | FSBO sellers face buyer-agent negotiation alone |
| Full transaction management (inspection, appraisal, closing) | Discount brokers often hand you off mid-deal |
| Building-level condo and North Arlington SF expertise | National brands rarely have building-level data |
| Dedicated point of contact through closing | Some discount models rotate agents per task |
If you want to compare specific national alternatives side by side, see Redfin vs. Jamil Brothers, Clever vs. Jamil Brothers, or Opendoor vs. Jamil Brothers.
The Arlington selling timeline — start to close
From first conversation to closing day, most Arlington sales take roughly 60–85 days, with condos typically running a bit longer than single-family due to board review and condo doc packaging. Here's how a typical timeline breaks down.
Pre-listing consultation — Day 1
Free in-home or virtual consultation. We walk the property, discuss timing, and sketch a pricing range based on Arlington sub-market and property-type-specific comps. No commitment.
Prep & staging recommendations — Days 2–10
Focused punch list: paint, decluttering, light landscaping for single-family. For condos, emphasis on decluttering and neutralizing — open, bright, and uncluttered sells in Arlington.
Order condo docs (if applicable) — Day 5
Arlington condo sellers should order the resale packet early. Older buildings can take 14–21 days to produce it, and delays slow closing or trigger buyer rescission rights.
Photography, drone & 3D tour — Days 10–14
Single half-day shoot. Photos and tour delivered within 48 hours so we can hit MLS on a Thursday — the strongest launch day.
Live on Bright MLS — Day 14–15
Listing goes live with full syndication. First weekend open house. Coming Soon status used selectively where it helps.
Showings & offers — Days 15–40
Well-priced Arlington single-family and townhomes get serious offers in the first 7–21 days. Condos may take longer in softer segments; we run a structured price/marketing review at day 21 if needed.
Under contract — Days 40–70
Inspection, appraisal, financing contingency, condo doc review period, title work. Saad and Arslan personally manage every contingency — no handoffs.
Closing day — Day 60–85
Sign at the title company, fund, and the savings hit your settlement statement. You walk away with the difference.
Selling an Arlington condo — what's different
Condos make up a large share of Arlington's housing stock — especially in the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, Crystal City, and Pentagon City — and they're the segment where the market is softest. That makes strategy around pricing, presentation, and timing especially important.
Condo-specific factors Arlington sellers should plan for
- ✓ Building quality matters more than ever. Well-maintained buildings with reasonable HOA fees and no active special assessments are outperforming older buildings with deferred maintenance.
- ✓ HOA fees directly affect buyer affordability. High monthly HOA fees compress the pool of qualified buyers. Pricing strategy has to account for the total monthly cost, not just the sale price.
- ✓ Resale packets take time. Virginia law requires sellers to deliver the condo resale certificate to buyers. Older buildings can take 14–21 days to produce it — order early.
- ✓ Rental market competition. Condo buyers in Arlington often compare buying to renting. Interest rates and HOA math have to pencil out for the buyer to pull the trigger.
- ✓ Pricing precision beats aspirational pricing. An overpriced condo in a soft segment can sit for 60–90+ days, accumulate stale-listing perception, and ultimately sell for less than if priced correctly from day one.
4K photography, drone video, 3D tours, expert negotiation, and full MLS marketing — all included at 1.5%. No hidden fees, no service reductions, no surprises.
Post-NAR settlement: how buyer-agent compensation works now
In August 2024, the National Association of Realtors settlement changed how buyer-agent compensation works nationally — and Arlington sellers are still adjusting. Here's the practical version, with no jargon.
Before the settlement: Most listing agreements bundled buyer-agent compensation into the total commission (e.g., a 6% total commission was split 3% listing / 3% buyer-side, paid by the seller).
After the settlement: Buyer-agent compensation is fully negotiable and disclosed separately. Sellers can choose whether to offer it, how much to offer, and whether to advertise it. Buyers and their agents now sign written representation agreements before touring.
⚠️ What this means for Arlington sellers
Offering competitive buyer-agent compensation (typically 2%–2.5% in Arlington) still helps attract more buyers and offers — but you control the number. Refusing to offer anything is legal but tends to shrink your buyer pool measurably, which hurts more in Arlington's condo segment than in single-family. We help you decide what to offer based on your specific property, price point, and sub-market temperature.
How to choose a listing agent in Arlington
Picking the right Arlington listing agent isn't about picking the lowest fee or the agent with the most billboards. It's about pattern-matching: do their actual sold listings look like yours? Do they know your building, your sub-market, your property type? Are they accessible? Use the criteria below to filter any agent — including us.
Objective criteria for evaluating any Arlington listing agent
- ✓ Verifiable Bright MLS sold history in your specific Arlington sub-market and property type in the last 12 months
- ✓ For condos: sold history in your specific building or comparable buildings
- ✓ Average days-on-market for their listings vs. the county average
- ✓ List-to-sale price ratio (under 97% may indicate pricing or negotiation issues)
- ✓ Look at their current MLS photos — do they meet 4K/HDR/drone standards?
- ✓ Volume of recent reviews (last 12 months) on Google, Zillow, and Realtor.com
- ✓ Clear written explanation of every fee — listing-side, buyer-side, marketing add-ons
- ✓ Who specifically will negotiate your offers — partner or junior agent?
- ✓ Direct phone access — can you actually reach them, or only the team?
Saad Jamil and Arslan Jamil are NVAR Lifetime Top Producers, ranked in the top 1% of agents nationwide, with 840+ DMV homes sold and over $500 million in closed volume. Both are personally accessible and lead negotiation on every Arlington listing. Reach the team directly at (703) 782-4830.
Common Arlington seller mistakes to avoid
The five most expensive mistakes we see
- ✗ Overpricing the first two weeks. The first 14 days of MLS exposure produce the most showings and the strongest offers. Overpriced Arlington homes lose that window and end up selling for less after price drops — especially in the condo segment.
- ✗ Ignoring building-specific comps. "Arlington condos" is too broad a category. The right comp pool is usually your building plus two or three similar buildings — not all Crystal City condos at your price point.
- ✗ Ordering condo docs too late. Older buildings can take 14–21 days to produce a resale packet. Late delivery can delay closing or give the buyer extended rescission rights.
- ✗ Confusing flat-fee MLS with full-service. Saving $20K in commission means little if the listing photos look amateur and the home sits for 60 days, accumulating "stale listing" perception.
- ✗ Hiring on emotion, not data. Hiring your cousin or your neighbor's agent without comparing their sold history in your specific Arlington sub-market often costs sellers more than any commission savings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to use a low commission realtor in Arlington VA?
A low commission realtor in Arlington VA charges less than the traditional 3% listing-side fee — typically 1%–2%. The Jamil Brothers Realty Group offers a 1.5% full-service program, which is half the legacy rate while keeping all the same services: 4K photography, drone video, 3D tours, MLS syndication, and partner-led negotiation. The 1.5% fee covers only the listing side; buyer-agent compensation is separate and negotiable post-NAR settlement.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Arlington County?
Total seller costs in Arlington County typically run 5%–8% of the sale price. On a $770,000 Arlington home near the overall median, that's roughly $38,500–$61,600. The biggest line is commission (1.5%–6% combined depending on listing structure), followed by buyer-agent compensation (2%–2.5%), Virginia grantor tax ($1 per $1,000), the NOVA congestion tax ($0.10 per $100), settlement and title fees, and — for condo sellers — the resale packet plus any move-out or transfer fees. HOA/condo transfer items can add several hundred dollars more.
How long does it take to sell a home in Arlington in 2026?
Most well-priced Arlington homes go under contract in 14–42 days, with closing 30–45 days after that. Arlington's median days-on-market in early 2026 is roughly 37–42 days for typical homes — longer than the pandemic-era pace but consistent with a more balanced market. Well-priced single-family homes in North Arlington often move faster; condos in softer segments can take longer. Total start-to-close timeline is typically 60–85 days.
Is a 1.5% listing fee really full-service?
Yes. The Jamil Brothers' 1.5% program includes professional 4K HDR photography, FAA-licensed drone video, Matterport 3D virtual tours, full Bright MLS syndication, custom property website, open house and broker tour management, targeted social and digital advertising, partner-led negotiation by Saad or Arslan personally, and full transaction management through closing. Nothing is held back for a "premium tier" — the 1.5% fee is the entire program, applied identically to every listing.
How did the NAR settlement change Arlington commission rules?
The August 2024 NAR settlement decoupled buyer-agent compensation from the listing commission. Buyer-agent fees are now fully negotiable, disclosed separately, and no longer advertised on the MLS. Buyers must sign written representation agreements with their agent before touring homes. For Arlington sellers, this means you control whether and how much buyer-agent compensation to offer — typical Arlington offers run 2%–2.5%, though the choice is yours.
What is the Virginia grantor tax and does Arlington pay it?
The Virginia grantor tax is $1.00 per $1,000 of sale price, paid by the seller at closing. Arlington also sits inside the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority footprint, so sellers there pay an additional $0.10 per $100 NOVA congestion tax. On a $770,000 Arlington sale, that's roughly $770 in state grantor tax plus another $770 in congestion tax — about $1,540 combined. These are deducted from your proceeds at the title company.
How does condo and HOA disclosure work for Arlington sellers?
If your Arlington property is a condo or part of an HOA, Virginia law requires you to deliver a resale disclosure packet to the buyer. The packet typically costs $250–$500 for condos and is paid by the seller. Buyers have a statutory right to cancel within three days of receiving it. Order the packet as soon as you go under contract — older Arlington buildings can take 14–21 days to produce it, and late delivery can delay closing or extend buyer cancellation rights.
What's the Arlington housing market doing right now?
Arlington's market is split. Single-family homes finished 2025 up roughly 1.9% and are forecast to rise about 3.8% in 2026 (NVAR/GMU) — second-highest in NOVA behind Alexandria. Condos declined about 7.4% in 2025 and are expected to post modest 2.1% gains in 2026 as the segment stabilizes. The overall median sale price sits in the $700K–$840K range depending on source, and median days on market is around 37–42 days. Well-priced, well-marketed homes still move quickly; overpriced ones sit.
How do I choose between a 1% discount broker and a 1.5% full-service team?
Compare the actual deliverables, not just the headline rate. Ask both: who personally negotiates offers, what's included in marketing (drone, 3D, professional photography), and who manages inspection, appraisal, and condo doc contingencies. Many 1% discount models hand the deal off to a junior agent or transaction coordinator and skimp on marketing — which can cost more in final sale price than the commission savings. The Jamil Brothers' 1.5% program is partner-led with full marketing included, so the price difference often pays for itself in better offers.
Should I sell in Arlington now or wait until later in 2026?
Spring (March–June) is historically the strongest selling window in Arlington — more buyers, more competition for listings, often slightly higher sale prices. With NVAR/GMU forecasting about 3.8% single-family appreciation in Arlington for 2026 and condo segments stabilizing slowly, waiting for big appreciation is unlikely to pay off, while you'd carry tax, HOA, mortgage, and maintenance costs in the meantime. Sellers who list during spring or early summer typically see the best balance of demand and pricing power.
What if my Arlington home needs work — do I have to renovate before selling?
No. Most Arlington sellers see better returns from light prep (paint, decluttering, deep cleaning, landscaping for SF homes) than from major renovations. Big remodels rarely return their full cost in a 30-day sale window. If your home genuinely needs significant work and you'd rather skip prep entirely, a cash offer option may be worth exploring — we'll walk you through the tradeoff between speed/certainty and maximum sale price.
Can I see homes for sale in Arlington before deciding to list?
Yes — many sellers want to understand the inventory they're competing against and where they might move next. Browse current homes for sale across Northern Virginia for active listings and recent sold data.
Glossary
Bright MLS
The Multiple Listing Service that powers virtually every active home search in the DMV. When an Arlington listing goes "live on MLS," this is the system feeding Zillow, Realtor.com, and Redfin.
Grantor tax
Virginia's state-level transfer tax paid by the seller at $1 per $1,000 of sale price. Arlington sellers pay this plus the NOVA congestion tax.
NOVA congestion tax
An extra $0.10 per $100 of sale price paid by sellers in the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority footprint, which includes Arlington.
Resale packet
Required disclosure document for Arlington condos and HOA homes. Cost: $250–$500. Buyers can cancel within three days of receipt.
List-to-sale ratio
The percentage of original list price the home actually sold for. A ratio above 99% suggests strong pricing; below 96% suggests overpricing or weak negotiation.
Days on market (DOM)
The number of days a home sits active on Bright MLS before going under contract. Stale listings (90+ days) often suggest pricing or condition issues.
NAR settlement
The August 2024 settlement that decoupled buyer-agent compensation from listing commission. Buyer-agent fees are now negotiable and not advertised on MLS.
Net proceeds
What you actually walk away with after sale price minus all closing costs (commission, taxes, fees, mortgage payoff). Use a net sheet to calculate yours.
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