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Ashley Simon Content Project Manager

Ashley Simon has been part of the Real Estate Witch Team since 2021, where she writes 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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  • Clever Real Estate vs. Redfin: Which Should You Choose?

    About Clever | About Redfin | How they're different | Other discount brokers Clever Real Estate and Redfin can both help you sell your home at a discounted price. Each charges 1.5% of the home's final sale price, about half of the conventional listing agent fee (2.5–3%). In general, we like Clever over Redfin because: Clever partner agents [...]

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    What Is the Lowest Commission a Realtor Will Take?

    Low-commission real estate agents charge as little as 1% of a home's sale price — though that doesn't include the buyer's agent commission of 2–3%. Compare this to the average 2.5% rate for full-service listing agents. Real estate commissions are ultimately negotiable based on factors like the individual agent's experience and the potential sale price of [...]

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    Are Low Commission Realtors Worth It?

    ✅When savings are your top priority | When you have an easy-to-sell home | When you need to sell ASAP | ❌When you need more personalized attention | When you have a challenging property to sell | Low commission alternatives If you're reluctant to pay the typical 2.5–3% commission rate charged by realtors, you may wonder [...]

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    Help-U-Sell Reviews (2024)

    Like most traditional brokerages, Help-U-Sell is a franchise. Each office is independently owned and operated, which means fees, services, and agent quality will vary between locations. Here's what you need to know.

  • Assist-2-Sell Reviews (2024)

    While Assist-2-Sell once ranked as one of the real estate industry's premier discount brands, it's suffered a steep decline over the past 15 years. As the Assist-2-Sell reviews we'll cover illustrate, most sellers will find better value — and fewer risks — with other discount services.

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    We Buy Houses in Virginia | Top Companies

    When you sell your home to a cash buyer in Virginia you can sell your house as-is and close fast. Check out our list of the top We Buy Houses for Cash companies in Virginia to make the right choice for you.