Compare Your Different Selling Options


It’s important to compare your options when it comes to selling your home in Discovery Bay/Brentwood. Address by Design can help you understand the differences in hiring them versus other options, so you can make an informed decision that aligns with your goals and unique situation. Finding the right fit is key, and comparing your options is the best way to do it.

Time to Sell

Selling with Us
Less than the local average Days On Market. Our goal is to get you not only the best sales price but also get you to the closing table as quickly as possible. This is possible because of our in-house marketing team working for you.

Discount Realtor
Depends on the level of package selected and the experience of the assigned agent.

FSBO
Depends on your ability and the time you have to negotiate.

iBuyer
Can be fast but at a heavily discounted price.

Typical Sales Price

Selling with Us
Our ultimate goal is to get the Listing Price or more. Our team is fully trained to negotiate for you. Not only do we want to get the best price but also the best possible terms.

Discount Realtor
Depends on the experience of the assigned agent; most discount realtors are new to the industry so negotiation experience could be limited.

FSBO
On average, homes sell for 26% LESS than Agent assisted home sales.

iBuyer
Typically below market value.

Marketing

Selling with Us
We go beyond just putting your property on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). We bring maximum exposure to your property with our in-house digital marketing experts. You pay $0.

Discount Realtor
Limited

FSBO
Depends on your ability to market. At the end of the day, to get the best, most qualified buyer you have to bring as much visibility to the property as possible. This can get expensive, time-consuming, and overwhelming. And it becomes your expense out of pocket before selling the property.

iBuyer
No marketing; you’re selling directly to them.

Work done by THEM

Selling with Us
Working with options other than a fully trained staff of experienced and dedicated agents can be risky. Going with “cheaper” options can cost you more money at the end of the day. Our goal is to do it right the first time. You have the best local real estate team behind you.

Discount Realtor
Less hands-on service and support throughout your sale.

FSBO
None

iBuyer
None

Work done by YOU

Selling with Us
None

Discount Realtor
Varies. Discount realtors/brokers offer many different packages. The less expensive they are, the more you have to take on.

FSBO
100%. You’re responsible for all the work from start to finish.

iBuyer
None

Commissions/Fees

Selling with Us
No Fees. You only pay a commission when we sell your house.

Discount Realtor
Flat fee or 2%

FSBO
Most people want to sell their property FSBO to avoid fees and commissions.

iBuyer
Typically 5%

Legal Advice

Selling with Us
As licensed real estate agents, we’re held to a high standard to know the legal ins and outs of a home sale. A house sale is a legal transaction so have the best backing you up. We handle this 100% for you.

Discount Realtor
Typically handled by the assigned realtor.

FSBO
You’re responsible for the entire process and making sure everything is done legally including making sure title work is done, all taxes are paid by each party, etc. Consult with an experienced closing attorney or title company to make sure nothing is left undone.

iBuyer
None since you’re selling directly to the iBuyer.

Closing Costs

Selling with Us
Typically 3%

Discount Realtor
Typically 3%

FSBO
Typically 3%

iBuyer
Typically 1%

Time to Close

Selling with Us
We push for the fastest closing and terms.

Discount Realtor
Typically dependent on the negotiation experience of the assigned agent.

FSBO
For Sale By Owner transactions can be faster – but only if the buyer and owner already know each other.

iBuyer
7 days to 60 days

At the end of the day, it’s always important to consider the value of your time and energy when it comes to selling a local Discovery Bay/ Brentwood, California house on your own. If you spend at least 30 hours on the process and factor in the worth of your time, it can add up to thousands of dollars in real value, not to mention the time you’ll lose. Additionally, research has shown that working with an experienced, full-service agent who knows the local Discovery Bay/ Brentwood real estate market can help sell your house on average 20 days faster and for 13% more. This is why 89% of home sellers choose to work with a local real estate broker like Address by Design to help them sell their home

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Experience and Efficiency Leaves You With More Money For Your Home

When you compare your selling options for your home in the Discovery Bay area, California you should make your decision on what’s right for you based on these 3 important factors.

  1. The true costs: Often times people look at the commissions for an agent as a necessary evil to sell your home. But, when you partner with the right Discovery Bay/Brentwood real estate agents, that agent is the expert in your corner to protect your best interests. If a property takes longer to sell, a buyer backs out, you misstep because of a mistake in the contract that could cost you money, paying buyers agent commissions… all of those things add up to the true cost of selling your house.
  2. Your time commitment: When it comes to selling your house, it’s important to consider how much time and energy you want to commit to the process. Do you want to handle all aspects of the sale, from marketing to showing the house to setting up escrow? While it may save you a few percentage points on the sale, it’s important to calculate the true worth of your time and energy. If you’d rather not hassle with the details, it’s worth considering working with a trusted agent like Address by Design. They can handle all aspects of the sale for you, giving you peace of mind and freeing up your time to focus on other priorities.
  3. The “experience factor”: There are hangups that can throw your closing off or cost you thousands. We help you avoid those and we deal with them for you.

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Sources:  

2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, National Association of REALTORS®)

** Both the Northwestern and the Stanford studies mentioned in the Money section confirm just that: “The use of a broker does lead to an accelerated sale. In that respect, brokers appear to add value,” the Stanford researchers declared. The Northwestern study found that it takes on average 20 days longer to sell a house on a FSBO site versus the MLS or an agent.