Keeping it Simple; Our Flat Fee Business Model Explained

Carolina Flat Fee Realty does not provide “entry only/fsbo” listing services. We want to provide our clients with “full service” representation.

Our flat fee business model is pretty straightforward. There are no cutting corners or omission of typical features that come with a traditional full service model. You simply save money…. a lot of it, when using Carolina Flat Fee Realty.

On the listing side of every transaction our fee is $4,500. $1,500 up front and $3,000 due at closing. This is the same for a $300,000 residential property or a $1,000,000 residential property.

(Our philosophy is why should a homeowner with a $1,000,000 home pay a much higher commission than someone with a $300,000 home? It is essentially the same process and we provide this listing service for a “fair” “flat fee” amount.)

Our Full Service Representation Listing Service Includes:

*We are a “Fiduciary” to our clients; putting their interests above ours.

*Professional pictures, professional home measurement, and a social media marketing kit. ($750 Value)

*A live/local licensed real estate agent representing you; not AI and not an 800 number.

*Full listing input on Doorify MLS which feeds to thousands of other real estate websites via the IDX (internet data exchange) feed.

*Guidance through real estate contracts, addenda, agreements, and disclosures.

*Marketing of your property via the MLS, social media, agent interactions, and multiple websites.

*Monitoring feedback from interested buyers and buyer agents.

*Contract/offer negotiations, repair negotiations, and facilitating the transaction until closing.

*Facilitating inspections, appraisals, loan status, and coordinating closing.

*Sign and lock box with riders.

*Full support and dedicated consultation throughout the transaction.

Contact Us

We respond to inquiries very quickly and are eager to help you with your questions or concerns.

Alexander Manning

19:03 22 May 23

Stu is very knowledgeable about the area and the local market. He was great to work with every step of the way. He was quick to respond to any requests I had and made the process of buying a home from out of state all the easier. Thanks Stu!

Robert Howard

14:34 20 Nov 22

Great experience with Stu. We moved to North Carolina from out of state, so we were not completely familiar with the area. Stu listened to our interests and what we were looking for. We asked for a lot including a large property, public utilities including water and sewage.
The things we were looking for turned out to be few and far between however Stu was able to locate a new build in the area we wanted that offered exactly what we were looking for.
After letting us know about the property, Stu dropped what he was doing and went to the location of the build where we met with a builder representative who walked us through the house. The property and house were great and no HOA which we were happy about.
We were able to quickly make an offer which worked out great because the builder later informed us after our offer there were multiple families attempting to obtain the property.
Stu was very professional and friendly throughout everything. He was able to build a positive rapport with the builder that made things incredibly smooth. After moving in, we found a couple minor issues with the house. One phone call to Stu and he was able to contact the builder and quickly resolve the issue.
We had a good time finding a home with Stu, it was a totally pleasant experience.

Chris Harper

13:48 16 Nov 22

For the second time, Stu has handled the sell of a home for me and ensured that I received the maximum value out of the home. First time, the house sold the same day as the listing. Second time, we were under contract in days and held out in a rough economy for a few months until all was finally able to close. Stu was very responsive to any question that I sent and he did a fantastic job with the listing of the house.

Lisa Davidson

23:38 07 Oct 21

I had a great experience working with Stu to purchase my first home. He was extremely knowledgable and realistic about the current market. Stu was also very responsive to all my calls, texts and emails, and he was more than willing to see houses with me on less than a 24 hour notice. Thanks for all your help, Stu!

Audrey Suehs

19:22 29 Jul 21

We just purchased a home with Stu's help (despite this extremely competitive market!). He was very upfront and realistic with us, while still being encouraging and helpful. I highly recommend his services.

Nate Newbury

14:40 02 Dec 18

Stu knows the Raleigh area very well. In South Raleigh he knew each neighborhood and even predicted where we were going to buy! He is not pushy and listens to you.

If you're reading reviews to make a decision about a realtor, just call Stu and talk with him. After talking with him, you'll know he's genuine and a good realtor.