Ashley Simon

Managing Editor

Ashley Simon is the managing editor for Real Estate Witch, where she writes and edits about discount real estate brokers, commission costs, and other companies that offer reduced commission fees.

Ashley has nearly a decade of professional writing experience, with a focus on home design, architecture, and construction technology. Her work has been published in a variety of publications, including HomeLight and Family Handyman. Prior to joining Real Estate Witch, Ashley worked as a grant writer for Habitat for Humanity.

Expertise: Discount real estate brokers, real estate commission rates, selling a house by owner, We Buy Houses for Cash companies, iBuyers

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Featured Published Articles

Clever Real Estate is a free, nationwide service that matches you with the best, full-service agents in your area and gets you built-in commission savings — no negotiations required.
Redfin advertises impressive commission discounts for buyers and sellers. But Redfin reviews indicate that the savings sometimes come at the cost of service. Here's what you should know.
Listing with a discount real estate broker is one of the easiest ways to keep more money in your pocket. Here are the companies that offer the biggest savings while providing service you'd expect from a traditional realtor.
Today, you can find listing agents who accept 2% real estate commission rates instead of the conventional 3% rates. And several discount real estate brands offer built-in 2% listing rates, no negotiations required. Here's what you should know.
Both UpNest and Clever Real Estate save sellers thousands of dollars on realtor commission, but which works best for you? Learn more about these discount brokers.
In the fall of 2023, Thorsteinn and his wife decided it was time to find a real estate agent to sell their home in the Seattle metro area. After a series of disappointing experiences with conventional agents who refused to offer any discounts despite Thorsteinn doing much of the legwork himself, he decided to explore…