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Franklin Schneider

Franklin Schneider

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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,…

  • 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.

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