Sell the normal way. Pay one flat fee.
Your house goes on the MLS, gets photographed, gets a sign in the yard and open houses on Saturday. We handle all of it, and you'll always know where the sale stands.
Getting it ready
Before the photographer comes.
Our mission, all the way through, is to make sure your house shows its best before the photos even come.
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Staging comes first.
The smaller the space, the more important staging. People think it's the opposite. A small room with the right furniture in it photographs bigger than an empty one.
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Paint, hardware, lighting.
Painting the cabinets, swapping the hardware and putting in new light fixtures changes what the photos look like. Carpet too, if the carpet needs it. Paint and lighting aren't expensive.
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How it smells at the door.
The house has to smell right and feel right the second someone steps inside. Air it out, open the blinds, get every light on. That all happens before anyone looks at a single room.
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Price comes after.
We price the house once it shows well. What it should list for depends on what a buyer walks into, so your agent sets the number after the work is done.
Some brokerages want you to spend six figures on a concierge remodel first. We'd rather make the house look and feel its best without spending your proceeds.
Every listing is photographed by our partner, Lima Bean Photography. See who we work with →
Your part
Here's your part.
There are three things we need from you. Everything else is ours to run.
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A key
We need a way in for showings and the inspection. A lockbox on the door handles it.
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A signature
The listing agreement, then the disclosures. We get the forms ready and walk you through every question.
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A phone that works
Offers come with a clock on them. Answer when we call and we'll talk it through before you decide.
What happens
How the listing runs, start to close.
Everything we do on a listing, in the order it happens. You don't have to manage any of it.
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Before the sign goes up
Your agent walks the house and prices it off the comps. You'll hear which fixes are worth doing, then the photographer comes.
- Property Valuation
- Staging Tips
- Preparing to Sell
- Photography / Virtual Tour
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On the market
Your house goes on the same MLS every agent in Orange County searches. We hold the open houses and follow up on every showing.
- MLS Submission
- Lockbox
- Yard Sign
- Open Houses
- Property Showings
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Under contract
Your agent reads every offer with you, line by line. Inspection reports and repair requests come to us first, and we keep every deadline.
- Offer Negotiation
- Purchase and Sale
- Home Inspection
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Closing
We chase escrow daily so nothing waits on one signature. The flat fee comes out at closing, and nothing is due before that.
- Escrow
- Closing
Included on every listing
One of our current listings, shot by a professional for the MLS. Photography is included. There's no separate charge for it.
What it costs
What you'll pay to list.
One flat listing fee, plus whatever you decide to offer the agent who brings the buyer. This example assumes 2 percent, and the full breakdown is on the flat fee page.
Traditional 5% commission
- Listing side, 2.5% $22,500
- Buyer's agent, 2.5% $22,500
Out of your proceeds $45,000
With Wise Choices
- Flat listing fee $12,500
- Buyer's agent, 2% $18,000
Out of your proceeds $30,500
What you'd save $14,500
Based on a total commission model of 5%. Savings vary by property and price.
Commissions are always negotiable and are not set by law.
Reviews
What sellers said.
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We bought and then sold our holiday house 7 years later, and in both cases used Lynne. That is the best form of endorsement.
Chris P Home Seller in Huntington Beach, $1,570,000
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Rebecca is a gem. If I could give her 10 starts, I would. Her professionalism, knowledge, and calm demeanor throughout the process of selling my home were much appreciated during what could have been a nerve-racking experience. But because of her hard work, attention to detail, responsiveness, etc…; my house sold quickly and without bumps in the road. She’s totally dedicated, and I can’t think of a better person to have guided me during my home sale. I highly recommend Rebecca!
Barbara C Relocating Seller
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Tom is amazing. He was very patient with us and always available when we needed him. He is very professional and knowledgeable and his experience shows with every interaction. We used Tom in the past and would use him again in a heartbeat. His flat fee commission structure provided great savings for us, not to mention he got us well over asking price in just 3 days! If you are looking to buy or sell, I highly recommend Tom and Wise Choices Realty!
Debra T. Home Seller
Start with a walk-through.
Your agent will come look at the house and tell you what it should list for and what selling it costs. No obligation, and nothing up front.