One of the biggest changes in today’s market is that you are not required to offer a set commission to a buyer’s agent on the MLS. That’s different from how many sellers are used to seeing things, and it’s completely okay to ask questions here.

• We’ll walk through options for offering no buyer‑agent compensation vs. offering some, and how each choice can affect showings and offer activity in your price range.
• We’ll also explain how a buyer‑agent commission can still be a powerful marketing tool — rewarding agents who bring qualified buyers to your home and represent the other side of the deal.

On the listing side, our commission is earned by doing the real work: pricing, strategy, marketing, negotiations, and project‑managing the sale all the way to closing. We are a hands‑on brokerage, not a flat‑fee or “set it and forget it” service.

A common listing commission structure with Cribz looks something like this:

• Most homes under $1,000,000: typically in the 2.5–2.75% listing range.
• $1,000,000 – $1,500,000: often around 2.25–2.5%.
• $1,500,000+: usually in the 2–2.25% range, depending on the level of prep, marketing, and complexity involved.

These aren’t hard rules or a “menu” — they’re real-world examples so you’re not guessing in the dark. We’ll talk through your specific home, how much work it will take to market well in this market, and set a fair commission structure together.

All of this comes together in your listing agreement: the price we list at, how long we list for, what commissions and incentives we’re offering, and any special terms. We take on the upfront marketing cost, time, and labor — and we’re paid from the commission only when your home sells and closes.

We’re not just sticking a sign in the yard and hoping. Cribz was built to give buyers more information, more context, and more ways to fall in love with your home.

• High‑quality photos, video, and (when it helps) drone shots that focus on how the home actually lives.
• Placement across Cribz, the MLS, and major portals like Zillow, Redfin, and others.
• Smart tools that surface your listing inside curated lists and AI‑driven searches on Cribz.

Showings are a huge part of marketing, so we make them as simple as possible.

• We typically use showing platforms (like ShowingTime) so requests come to you by text or email, and you can approve or decline based on your schedule.
• We’ll help you set realistic showing windows so buyers have access without your life being turned upside‑down.

Once your home is live, we also place a Cribz marketing sign in the yard with a large, scannable QR code. Drive‑bys and walkers can scan it in seconds and instantly see your full listing: description, photos, video, and anything else we’ve included.

When offers start coming in, our job is to help you see the whole picture — not just the top‑line price.

• We’ll talk about when to ignore obvious low‑balls, when to counter, and when an offer is worth serious consideration.
• We’ll compare price, contingencies, timelines, closing costs, and any requested concessions so you can choose what best fits your goals.

Once you accept an offer, we move into the contract phase: inspections, appraisals (if applicable), repairs, and final loan approval on the buyer’s side.

• We’ll help coordinate inspections and any repair negotiations that follow.
• We’ll watch deadlines and keep everyone on track so the contract doesn’t quietly fall apart.
• We’ll prep you for closing so you know exactly what to expect when it’s time to sign.

A realistic net number is more than sale price minus commission. Together we’ll look at all the major pieces that impact what you actually take home on closing day.

• Estimated sale price based on current market data and your strategy.
• Estimated payoff on your existing mortgage (and any second liens, if applicable).
• Typical closing costs: title, recording, taxes, and lender‑related fees when there’s a mortgage payoff.
• Buyer concessions you might choose to offer — closing cost credits, repair allowances, or price adjustments.

We'll walk you through a sample ALTA statement so the numbers don’t feel mysterious, and you’ll always know which line items are fixed vs. which can still be negotiated.