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Why Hiring a Discount Broker Could Cost You More Than You Save

July 21, 20252 min read

A worried man stands in front of a home with a “For Sale” sign, holding his face in frustration. The image conveys stress or regret often associated with trying to sell a home without proper support.

Everyone loves a good deal. But when it comes to selling your LARGEST INVESTMENT, hiring a discount broker could cost you way more than just the missing commission.

Let’s do the math — and then the real talk.


💸 What You Think You're Saving

Discount brokers promise to list your property for 1% or less. Sounds great, right?

But here’s what they’re really doing:

  • Typing two lines into the MLS

  • Posting your phone number for showings

  • Telling you: “Good luck!”

Meanwhile, you’re still paying a buyer’s agent 2.5–3% in most cases. So your total savings? Maybe 1.5%. And for that 1.5%…


😬 You’re Doing Everything Yourself

Here’s what you’re taking on when you use a discount broker (or go FSBO):

  • Answering showing requests and screening strangers

  • Negotiating directly with a buyer’s agent

  • Navigating contracts and timelines

  • Coordinating inspections, appraisals, repairs, and vendors

  • Managing disclosures and legal documents

  • Hoping you don’t get burned by something you didn’t know you were liable for

Oh — and you better know the law. Because the buyer’s agent does, and they’re not representing you.


⚠️ Real Talk: We Save Deals All Month Long

Every deal is different. And most of them don’t go perfectly. We:

  • Save contracts from falling apart

  • Catch small details that could trigger legal issues

  • Recommend vendors who show up, fix it right, and keep it moving

  • Protect your bottom line (and your sanity)


🛑 You Might As Well Go Full FSBO

If you’re going to do the work yourself, skip the 1% listing fee and list For Sale By Owner. But just know:

  • You’ll be up against agents with experience

  • You may miss red flags

  • And you could accidentally cost yourself thousands


🛡️ What a Full-Service Agent Actually Brings:

  • Professional marketing + staging advice

  • Skilled negotiation + legal protections

  • Buyer screening for your safety

  • Transaction coordination start to finish

  • A smoother sale and usually a higher price


📝 Final Thought:

Discount brokers sell “cheap,” not “smart.”
Your home is likely one of your biggest assets — don’t hand it off to someone who won’t even walk through the front door.

We don’t just list homes. We protect deals. We protect you.

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Angela Foust

Angela Foust is a seasoned real estate professional based in the Florida Panhandle, specializing in residential and land-home package solutions. With over six years of experience and a passion for helping families build generational wealth, Angela brings local insight, creative strategies, and a community-first mindset to every transaction.

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