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  Written by Jeff Steele

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  Edited by Galina Velgach

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  Reviewed by Steve Nicastro

Written by Jeff Steele

A Chicago-based freelance writer since 1989, Jeff Steele has written on real estate for more than three decades. His real estate writing has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Barron's, Modern Luxury, Create, HouseLogic, and Forbes.com.

Edited by Galina Velgach

Galina Velgach is an editor for Real Estate Witch and its sister brands, focusing on traditional real estate brokerage reviews, home buyer assistance, and mortgage programs.

Reviewed by Steve Nicastro

Steve Nicastro is a Content Team Lead at Clever Real Estate, where he uses his real-world experience as a real estate agent and investor to help home buyers and sellers make better real estate decisions.

✅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 […]

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  Written by Megan Duggan

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  Edited by Galina Velgach

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  Reviewed by Steve Nicastro

Written by Megan Duggan

Megan Duggan has over 15 years of writing experience spanning a variety of topics, including real estate, mortgages, insurance, financial services, education, healthcare, and telecom.

Edited by Galina Velgach

Galina Velgach is an editor for Real Estate Witch and its sister brands, focusing on traditional real estate brokerage reviews, home buyer assistance, and mortgage programs.

Reviewed by Steve Nicastro

Steve Nicastro is a Content Team Lead at Clever Real Estate, where he uses his real-world experience as a real estate agent and investor to help home buyers and sellers make better real estate decisions.

Compare rates and services | Evaluate experience online | Interview potential agents | Tips for interviewing realtors | Next steps One way for home sellers to maximize their proceeds from a house sale is by working with low commission real estate agents, who often charge 1–1.5% less than typical real estate agents. […]