Client Service Plan Options
Property Seller Service Options
Our 34 years of experience across RI and MA allows me to custom-tailor the selling process. Unlike the old system where you paid a high, bundled fee for services you didn't always need, my brokerage allows you to select the level of involvement and marketing you want, giving you more control over your equity.
Our fee covers my work. The buyer's agent compensation is now a separate discussion. We will set a competitive Buyer Agent Concession amount that we are willing to offer as a closing cost credit, and we will explicitly include that in the Purchase & Sales Agreement, making your listing attractive while keeping the fees transparent.
| Service Category | Tier1: Essentials (flat Fee) | Tier 2: Premium Advisory (Hybrid Fee) | A LA Carte Pricing |
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| I. Marketing | MLS Listing: MLS PIN (MA) & State-Wide MLS (RI) entry and syndication. | Includes Tier 1 PLUS: Professional Photography, 3D Virtual Tour, Custom Property Website. | $500 - $1,500 (depending on property size) |
| II. Legal/Contract | Full Seller Disclosure & Compliance Guidance (RI/MA). | Includes Tier 1 PLUS: All Offer Review, Drafting of Counteroffers, Dedicated Legal Liaison (your attorney, billed separately). | $500 (Basic Review) |
| III. Agent Time | Broker Oversight & Final Negotiation: You personally manage the final contract negotiation through closing | Includes Tier 1 PLUS: All Showing Coordination, Open House Management (you or a trusted partner agent manage and host). | $250/hour (for pre-contract consulting) |
| IV. Total Commission | 1.5% - 2.0% (Charged on the final sale price, retained by your brokerage) | 2.5% - 3.0% (Charged on the final sale price, retained by your brokerage) | Not Applicable |
| V. Buyer Side Fee | Seller Responsibility: Seller may opt to offer a concession to the buyer that can cover the buyer's agent fee, negotiated on the P&S. | Seller Responsibility: Seller may opt to offer a concession to the buyer that can cover the buyer's agent fee, negotiated on the P&S. | Not Applicable |
Property Buyer Services Options
The new market requires a transparent relationship. As an experienced dual-state broker, I charge for my time and expertise, just like your attorney or financial advisor. You decide which fee structure gives you the most confidence.Addressing the "Cost": "Under Option B (Flat-Fee), my fee is $8,000. When we find your perfect home, we will ask the seller for a concession to cover this fee. If the seller agrees to, say, $10,000, you pay my $8,000 fee, and you get a $2,000 credit back at closing, all while being represented by a broker with 33 years of experience.
| Service Component | Option A: Hourly Advisory | Option B: Flat-Fee Transaction |
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| Fee Structure | $150 - $200 per hour | Flat Fee of $2,000 - $4,000 (depending on expected home value/complexity) |
| What it Covers | All consultations, property research, showing time, negotiation strategy, and contract drafting/review. | Full cradle-to-grave service, including all showings, open houses, negotiation, and closing management. |
| Compensation from Seller | Credit Against Fee: Any compensation offered by the Seller's side (as a concession on the P&S) is credited directly against the total hourly bill. | Rebate to Buyer: Any compensation offered by the Seller's side that exceeds the flat fee is rebated back to the Buyer at closing (if allowed by lender/law). |
| Risk/Commitment | Low initial commitment. Ideal for experienced, self-directed buyers who only need spot-advice. | High commitment. Ideal for first-time buyers or out-of-state buyers who need full management. |
| Minimum Fee | Minimum Service Fee: A low, non-refundable retainer (e.g., $500) that converts to the first 2.5 hours of service. | The Flat Fee is the minimum, and it is paid by the buyer at closing, offset by any seller concession. |
