Franklin Schneider

Contributing Writer

Franklin Schneider is a writer based in NYC; his journalism has been published by the Washington Post, the Guardian, the Associated Press, Gawker, Slate, Washington City Paper, and other outlets.

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Trelora Real Estate is a real estate brokerage that advertises discounted commission rates for home sellers, as well as rebates for buyers. Sellers pay a flat listing fee of $4,000 or less, instead of the 2.5-3% that agents typically charge. However, as the Trelora reviews we'll cover illustrate, your potential savings come with significant tradeoffs,…
Homie Real Estate is a discount real estate brokerage that claims it can save home sellers an average of $10,000 on real estate commission. However, as the Homie reviews we'll cover demonstrate, you could face significant service-quality compromises. Here's what you should know.
SimpleShowing is a real estate brokerage that advertises discounted listing fees for home sellers, as well as large commission rebates for buyers. Based on SimpleShowing reviews from past customers, the potential savings seem genuine. However, the way this company creates those savings may come with tradeoffs — especially when it comes to agent selection.
Sunshine Realty is a flat fee MLS company based in the greater St. Louis area. It provides full service and charges sellers $399 upfront, plus 0.5% at closing. This listing package offers significant savings over the standard 2.5–3% commission that conventional agents charge. However, Sunshine Realty is also a small office of only 2–3 full-time…
Long Realty is a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and the leading real estate brokerage in Tucson, AZ, for residential sales by volume. It offers traditional full service in southern Arizona. While this company has a lot of local knowledge and experience, it doesn't offer any built-in savings. You'll likely pay a Long agent the typical commission…
Fathom Realty is a traditional real estate brokerage that offers a mostly or entirely online experience. This may appeal to clients who are buying or selling out of town or don’t want much face-to-face interaction with their agent. The company's realtors offer full service for the typical commission rate (2.5–3%). But you can get the…