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                        Sell Smarter. Keep More Equity. Full Service for 1%.

                        A clear, rational, and financially intelligent way to sell your home in Marin and Sonoma.

                        Full service should not require inflated fees.

                        Experience should not be optional.

                        Results should not be accidental.

                        See What You Keep

                        Compare a traditional commission with a 1% full-service model.

                        Selling smarter means understanding the numbers. Use the calculator below to see the difference.

                        Commission FeeOursTraditional
                        Listing Rate1%2%2.5%3%
                        Sales Priceenter sales price
                        $
                        Seller Commission$15,000$30,000$37,500$45,000
                        Minimum$7,500
                        Savings$15,000$22,500$30,000
                        Sales Priceenter sales price
                        $
                        Ours1%
                        Seller Commission$15,000
                        Minimum$7,500
                        Save up to $30,000
                        Traditional Rates
                        2%
                        Commission$30,000
                        You Save$15,000
                        2.5%
                        Commission$37,500
                        You Save$22,500
                        3%
                        Commission$45,000
                        You Save$30,000

                        Savings reflect the difference between each traditional rate and our listing fee.

                        Get Your Home Value

                        Start with a quick estimate and a clear understanding of your options.

                        The 1% Full-Service Listing Model

                        Everything That Sells, Without Excess Cost

                        You shouldn’t have to trade service quality for economic sense. This model provides complete professional representation while removing the structural overhead that drives traditional commissions.

                        Professional Photography and Video

                        Market Knowledge

                        Tailored Staging & Presentation

                        Strategic Pricing

                        Dedicated Property Website

                        Social & Email Marketing Campaigns

                        Negotiation & Contract Expertise

                        Inspection & Pre-Listing Strategy

                        Escrow Oversight & Project Management

                        A More Efficient Model

                        Designed around outcomes, not overhead.

                        Traditional commission structures are built on layers of cost. This approach is more direct, more focused, and aligned with the seller.

                        The result is the same level of service — with a more efficient structure behind it.

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                        Experience Matters

                        Local knowledge shaped by thousands of transactions.

                        With more than three decades of North Bay real estate experience and over 3,000 successful transactions, Bernie Stephan brings a disciplined, data-driven approach to every sale.

                        Selling smarter means:

                        • Transparent 1% full-service representation
                        • Decisions guided by local market data
                        • Direct, personal communication
                        • Ethical, long-term thinking
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                        Start With a Clear Understanding

                        Know your options before making decisions.

                        If you’re considering selling, the first step is understanding your home’s value and how this model compares.

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