Questions we hear all the time

A flat fee brokerage charges one set fee for representation instead of a percentage of the home’s price. At Flat Fee Real Estate, that fee is based on our published schedule and tops out at $10,000, whether you’re buying or selling.

Our fee is based on the final price of the home: $5,000 up to $599,999, then $1,000 more for each $100,000 bracket, up to a maximum of $10,000 at $1 million and above. The same schedule applies to buyers and sellers. See the full table on our Sellers page.

Yes. You get full representation: pricing or offer strategy, MLS exposure, negotiation, contract and deadline management, and coordination through closing. The flat fee changes how we’re paid, not what you receive.

Your brokerage fee is spelled out in your written agreement. Some things are always separate, like lender fees, inspections, surveys and closing costs. If you’d like professional photography or staging, we’ll connect you with vetted local partners and you pay them directly, so you only pay for what you actually want.

Real estate commissions and fees are not set by law and are negotiable. We’ll walk you through exactly what’s included before you sign anything.

When a seller offers compensation to the buyer’s agent, we keep only our flat fee. The rest can be used as leverage toward a lower price or a credit toward your closing costs. Any credit is written into your buyer agreement, must be allowed by your lender and loan program, and is disclosed on the settlement statement.

It happens, and it’s negotiable. We’ll talk through your options up front, including asking for compensation as part of your offer.

Absolutely. Buyers who already know the home they want are exactly who we’re built for. You bring the property; we bring the negotiation, contract management and closing coordination.

Our model is built for buyers who know what they want. If you’re early in your search, we’re happy to refer you to a trusted agent, and we’re here when you’re ready to write an offer.

We look at comparable sales, current competition and neighborhood trends, then build a pricing plan with you. Pricing is a strategy, not a guess.

Your home goes on the MLS for full market exposure, with story-first listing marketing that shows buyers why it’s worth it. We handle showing scheduling and share buyer feedback with you.

We work with vetted local photographers and stagers and are happy to connect you. If you use them, you pay them directly.

No one can honestly guarantee that. What we can promise is a clear pricing plan, careful review of every offer and steady communication until closing.

Our broker, Josh Crowfoot, is also a licensed real estate attorney. That background shapes how we review contracts, contingencies and disclosures during your transaction.

No. Brokerage services are not legal services. If you need legal representation, it’s available only through a separate written engagement with Crowfoot Law Firm.

Us. We’re a boutique, husband-and-wife team, so you work directly with Josh and Randi, not a rotating team or call center.

However you prefer. Most of our clients like text updates, and you’ll always know what’s happening next.

Greater Chattanooga and North Georgia, including Ooltewah, Hixson, East Brainerd, Red Bank, Lookout Valley, Fort Oglethorpe, Ringgold and the communities in between.

Residential and commercial property, for buyers and sellers.

No. Flat Fee Real Estate also operates as a title agent and handles residential and commercial closings, but you’re always free to choose any closing attorney or title company.

Yes. We coordinate with your lender, inspectors, title and closing attorney to keep everything on schedule, and we stay with you through closing day.

Schedule a strategy session using the form below, or call or text us at 423-394-8244. We’ll talk through your goals and how the fee works for your situation.