MICHIGAN MITTEN REALTY
THE FAIR FEE ADVANTAGE
A Smarter Way to Sell Your Home
Stop overpaying to sell your home. At Michigan Mitten Realty, we combine professional listing services with a pricing model that’s built to save you thousands.
We believe you should keep more of your equity without sacrificing the support of a skilled local agent. That’s why we created a simple, fair, transparent pricing structure:
💼 How Our Listing Fee Works
• $6,500 base listing fee
• Plus just 1% of the portion of your home’s value above $300,000
This means you only pay additional fees on the value beyond a typical home price — not the full amount.
Examples:
$300,000 home
Listing Fee = $6,500
$400,000 home
$6,500 + 1% of $100,000
Listing Fee = $7,500
$500,000 home
$6,500 + 1% of $200,000
Listing Fee = $8,500
$600,000 home
$6,500 + 1% of $300,000
Listing Fee = $9,500
🔵 Higher-Value Homes ($700,000 and above)
For higher-value properties, we use a reduced premium rate:
2.25% of the sale price
This ensures appropriate compensation while still offering meaningful savings compared to traditional commission models.
Examples:
$700,000 home
Listing Fee = $15,750
$900,000 home
Listing Fee = $20,250
💰 How This Compares to Traditional Commission
Traditional listing-side commission is typically 3% of the total sale price.
Our modern pricing structure is designed so that:
✔ Most sellers pay significantly less
✔ Costs remain predictable
✔ Pricing scales fairly with property value
✔ Fees are transparent and easy to understand
TRY THE FAIR FEE ADVANTAGE CALCULATOR
How much could you save?
Know what you'll save before you list.
Enter your estimated sale price and see how much more of your money you’ll keep at closing.
NOTE: This does not include possible buyer's agent compensation, which is separate and always negotiable.
Michigan Mitten Realty - St. Clair County Michigans Trusted Real Estate Experts
Real Estate, Reimagined
Fair Fees. Full Service. Local Experts.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Full Service, No Compromise
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Strategic pricing consultation
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MLS listing & professional marketing
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Showings & open house coordination
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Skilled negotiation support
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Contract-to-close management
💬 "Everything you expect from a top agent—just without the bloated commission."
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
❗ The buyer’s agent fee , which is negotiable and can be adjusted based on your goals and market trends. We'll help you decide — you're always in control.
Recent Changes and Considerations:
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Buyer's Agent Fees:
Historically, listing agents often included the buyer's agent's commission in their listing agreement, and this was advertised on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). However, this practice has changed due to a recent settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
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Negotiation of Buyer's Agent Fees:
Now, buyer's agent fees are typically negotiated directly between the buyer and their agent, off-platform.
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Seller Concessions:
While the buyer's agent fee is negotiated separately, sellers may still offer a concession to help offset the buyer's agent's commission.
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Transparency:
It's crucial to be transparent with both sellers and buyers about how your commission structure works and how it might impact the overall transaction costs.
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Written Agreements:
Buyer's agents are now required to have written agreements with their clients outlining the services provided and the fees associated with those services, which promotes clarity and transparency.